Ministry of Transportation
The exercise included all the departments of the ministry, and focused on blackout scenarios, difficulties in maintaining supply chains, keeping the roads open.
Israel-Gaza War
The exercise is part of a number of preparations for a possible widening of the war, especially against Hezbollah, with its massive and more precise rocket arsenal.
Travel, Transportation
People with driver's licenses will now no longer have to fill a questionnaire with their doctor or be officially examined to keep their license for another five years.
Israel-Gaza War, Transportation Ministry
The exercises were conducted in cooperation with the Israel Police, IDF, and the Population Authority.
Israel-Hezbollah War, Transportation Ministry
The Transportation Ministry took part in an emergency exercise simulating a war with Hezbollah and preparing for maintaining emergency capabilities during extended blackouts.
Solar Energy
The farms are expected to produce about 85 megawatts of electricity, or enough to provide power for 17,000 households.
Electric Scooters, Electric Bicycles
According to Transportation Ministry estimates, there are about 100-150,000 electric scooters in Israel, and a similar number of electric bicycles.
Rav Kav Benefit for Evacuees
The Ministry of Transportation decided on the extension of the Rav Kav benefit until the end of the year for the evacuees from the South and North. This is a value of 610 NIS per ticket.
Israel-Gaza War, Transportation on Shabbat
After a month in which the train also operated on Shabbat due to the war, the Ministry of Defense informed the Ministry of Transportation that there is no longer a need to operate public transportation on Shabbat. According to them, the reserve system will operate with shuttles.
Evacuation of the Abandoned Vehicles
The Israel Routes Company will begin today the evacuation of the dozens of abandoned vehicles that remain as a silent witness to the horror that occurred in the Gaza envelope settlements, dozens of vehicles have been dedicated to carrying out the task.
The New Tunnel in Jerusalem
A new tunnel will be opened in the southern neighborhoods of Jerusalem and will ease traffic congestion. At the same time, the light rail will pass over the route of the vehicles. Minister of Transportation Miri Regev: "The tunnel will bring great relief"