Public transportation in Israel continues to break records: in 2025, 912 million trips were recorded on buses, light rail, and Israel Railways, compared to 904 million trips in 2024.
This is a new all-time annual travel record.
The data reflects a trend of recovery and continued growth after the Corona years, and later also against the backdrop of the challenges of the 'War of Rebirth', during which transportation activity was reduced in large areas of the country, lines were shut down, and drivers and vehicles were recruited for the national effort.
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Despite this, the public transportation system maintained functional continuity and quickly returned to increasing levels of activity.
The increase in the number of passengers is the result of a clear policy led by the Ministry of Transportation: expanding the line network, increasing frequencies, opening and extending light rail lines, improving service on Israel Railways, and unprecedented investment in service additions.
As part of the 2025 budget, hundreds of millions of shekels were allocated specifically for expanding public transportation service.
The peak figure for 2025 indicates growing public trust and a gradual transition from private vehicles to high-quality, available and accessible public transportation as a basis for dealing with the problem of road congestion and improving the quality of life.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev: "We are connecting Israel through advanced public transportation – not with slogans but with actions. Every new line, every increase in frequency, and every infrastructure project brings more passengers to choose public transportation.""
