Dear riders,
We have collected several public transit changes that are worth getting to know about this week.
β Public transport drivers strike on Friday, June 17th
This upcoming Friday, June 17, there will be a strike, held by public transport drivers between 10:00 and 12:00. The strike will probably take place in the following cities: Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, Bnei Brak, Ben Gurion Airport, Netanya, Rosh HaAyin, Gan Yavne, Ashdod, Beer Sheva, Yavne, Samaria Regional Council, and Ariel. It is recommended to take this into consideration towards planning your trip.
Transit improvements and changes in Gush DanΒ
These are the main changes, which began on June 10 on Egged’s lines:
New lines: 16, 276
Lines whose routes has changed: 11, 17, 21, 31, 85, 95, 96, 163, 201, 204, 270, 277, 302, 304
Increased service: 6, 15, 20, 74, 143, 205, 190, 193
Canceled lines: 14, 98, 203
The full details about the changes can be found here
Jerusalem – Bus changes in Superbus company
As of June 10, Superbus company is operating two new lines – 62 and 92 which will replace line 32 (Gilo – Ramot). In addition, Line 31 will be operated from now by Superbus, without any route changes and with an improvement in schedule,
More details can be found here
Starting June 22: An alternative bus service for the Light Rail riders in Jerusalem
As part of the maintenance work of the Light Rail, starting on Wednesday, June 22, and for about two months, works will take place at the intersection of Rabbi Zvi Yehuda and Herzl Boulevard.
Due to the works, the Light Rail will operate between the Air Force and Central Station. Therefore, the following stations will be closed: Kiryat Moshe, Hachalutz, Denya Square, Yaffe Nof, and Mount Herzl.
An alternative bus service will be operated for the riders via lines 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, and 29 which will be extended to Central Station and back.
Transit improvements and changes in the Galilee region
These are the key changes, which began on June 10:
New and fast lines: Nativ Express – 250, 360
Lines whose frequency has been increased: Nativ Express – 2, 367, 368, Egged – 505
Lines whose route has changed: Nativ Express – 176, 271, 272, 281, 296, 361, 471, Egged – 262, 263, 500, 503
Canceled lines:Β Nativ Express – 54, 270, 363, 369, 371, Egged – 264, 509
The full details about the changes can be found here
Starting June 10: Transit improvements and changes in Ashdod
These are the main changes that began on June 10 in the city of Ashdod along the Electra Afikim lines:
New lines: 16, 29, 33 a
Lines whose routes have changed: 2, 2A, 4, 4A, 5, 7, 9, 9A, 11, 12, 23, 33
Canceled lines: 7A, 6
Lines whose number was replaced: 8, 8a -> 35, 35a
The full details of the changes can be foundΒ here
Moovit is updated with the latest changes that are being published by the bus operators and the Ministry of Transportation.
Safe travelsΒ Β 
The Moovit team