Tel Aviv public transportation
The main bus carriers in the city are considered to be Dan (blue and white buses), Eged (red buses) and Kavim (gray and blue buses). The buses are air-conditioned and run from five in the morning to midnight.
The Ministry of Transportation sets the price for transportation in Tel Aviv - a ticket for one trip costs from 8.85 ILS. The Tel Aviv area is divided into a central fare zone and two suburban zones. Fares and routes are subject to change, please check the carriers' websites for the latest information before departure.
Buses in Tel Aviv
The second most popular form of public transportation in Tel Aviv are the shuttle buses, which serve the suburbs and the most popular routes. Israeli shuttles depart when full, pay upon boarding and depend on distance (from 5.8 ILS).
Consider that most transportation routes in Tel Aviv are not served from Friday evening to Saturday evening (exit - shuttles #4, 5, 16, 51).
Transportation Tips
One more tip for tourists about transportation in Tel Aviv: cabs can be ordered by phone at +972-3-688-28-32 or on the websites of cab companies. All cabs here are white in color, have a Taxi identification sign, and are equipped with meters. The basic price is from 11.80 ILS (500 meters), up to 15 km - 0.3 ILS for every 90 meters. From 21:00 to 4:30 and on weekends and holidays, the fare increases by 25%.
