Tag: Transport
Israel Set to impose Electric Car Tax to Offset Loss in Car Gas Tax...
Within the Israeli government, the Finance Ministry is fighting the Transport and Environmental Protection Ministries on raising the reduced purchase tax on EVs.
Want to Pay through the Nose for your Luxury Car? You’ll Love Israel’s Prices
The same tax policy is applied to all the new cars imported to Israel, but the sticker shock is less explosive because most models on Israel's road are economy and below.
Meretz Environment Minister Plans Killing Vital Artery to Jerusalem
During a Wednesday meeting between Minister of Environmental Protection Tamar Zandberg (Meretz) and the head of the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council Niv Wiesel, the...
El Al Chairman David Brodet Resigns – Company Was Grounded Throughout his Term
Brodet noted that his eight months in office coincided with a time when the company's operations had been almost completely discontinued due to the Corona crisis.
United Hatzalah Launching Faster Emergency Medical Response on Electric Scooter
In cities with a high volume of traffic congestion, such as Tel Aviv, traveling to a medical emergency by car can take a long time.
Traces of Explosives Found on Bodies From Egypt Air Crash
Investigators have discovered explosive material on some of the bodies recovered last May's crash of EgyptAir Flight MS804 in the Mediterranean.
Netanyahu Calms Coalition Crisis, Grabs Credit for Transport Minister’s Achievements
Taking for himself the credit that mostly belongs to the gregarious Transport Minister, Netanyahu said his Government has invested almost $9 billion in a massive expansion of highways and railways.
Coalition Chair: No Coming back from Netanyahu Vs. Transport Minister Crisis
The order for the technical teams to abandon the work sites was given after they had taken apart some of the rails, so that there was no way to resume service Saturday night.
3 Arrested for Transporting Illegal PA Arabs Into Israel
Three have been arrested on Highway 1 for bringing illegal Palestinian Authority Arabs into Israel.
American Airlines Flight to Tel Aviv Declares Emergency
An emergency was declared aboard an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv on Tuesday.
Lufthansa Long-Haul Strike Set for Tuesday
Lufthansa pilots are set to strike all day Tuesday on long-haul routes over a wage and benefits dispute with management.
Dubai Toy for Arab Oil Moguls Who Budget Beyond Palestinians and Syrians
Ever wonder what kind of vehicles the Arab oil moguls look for when they go shopping for new cars? Meet the new "local yokel" at W Motors.
Tel Aviv’s Handshake With China, Doing Business with Iran
Tel Aviv has closed a deal to build its Light Rail with a Chinese firm that is doing business with Iran.
Flights Delayed Due to Strike at Ben Gurion Airport
Just as summer tourism heads into high gear, Ben Gurion Airport again faces a workers' strike.
Israel Testing Double Decker Buses for Public Transport
Britain comes to Israel.
Double-decker buses may appear on Israel's streets this year following an experiment by transportation officials and the Dan and Egged bus...
Iran Tests US Resolve, Forces Maersk Vessel to Coastal Waters
A Maersk ship flagged under the Marshall Islands is forced to sail to southern Iran by its Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Israeli Man Identified Among Passengers of Crashed Germanwings Plane
Israel's foreign ministry is checking reports there was one Israeli citizen aboard a Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps Tuesday.