Weekend Transportation
Weekend Transportation is a bus service that operates on weekends, serving four cities in Greater Tel Aviv – Giv’atayim, Kiryat Ono, Ramat HaSharon, Shoham, Yehud – Monosson and Tel Aviv-Yafo.
The fleet consists of several minibuses, each of which can hold a maximum of 19 passengers. The network is made up of seven lines that run throughout Greater Tel Aviv, with over 500 stops in total. Passengers can get to the downtown areas of the participating cities and travel between different neighborhoods on days and times when regular public transportation is not available. The planning of the routes also took into consideration those parts of the cities populated by observant Jews.
7 lines
The bus lines are numbered 705 to 711. The vehicles themselves are clearly marked and the bus stops display maps containing route details.
6 cities
Six local authorities have partnered to operate the Weekend Transportation network.
20 min.
The average waiting time at a bus stop.
Information about all the lines and as well as updates can be found on the following apps: Bus Nearby, efoBus, My-Way and Moovit.
300 kilometers
300 kilometers
526 stops
526 stops
Along the different routes
- Giv'atayim
- Ichilov Hospital
- Rabin Square
- Flea Market
- Wolfson Medical Center
- Friday: 17:00 – 02:00 (the last bus leaves at 02:00)
- Shabbat (Saturday): 9:00 – 17:00 (the last bus leaves at 17:00)
- Giv'atayim
- Ichilov Hospital
- Rabin Square
- Flea Market
- Wolfson Medical Center
- Friday: 17:00 – 02:00 (the last bus leaves at 02:00)
- Shabbat (Saturday): 9:00 – 17:00 (the last bus leaves at 17:00)
Click here for all the bus lines
Questions & Answers
Weekend Transportation is a free service.
The service is available every weekend. On Friday, it runs from 17:00 to 02:00 and on Shabbat (Saturday) from 9:00 to 17:00. The buses will leave their first stop every 20 minutes on the hour and on the half hour.
The service runs according to a fixed schedule on the days of its operation, with buses leaving their first stops every 20 minutes on the hour and on the half hour.
Information regarding the routes and bus stops can be found on this website and on the transportation apps that support the service: Bus Nearby, efoBus, My-Way and Moovit.
The Weekend Transportation network was planned in such a way as to operate primarily on main thoroughfares and close to major entertainment venues and recreational areas. Even if there is no direct line, you can easily transfer between the different Weekend Transportation lines. You can use the transportation apps that support the service to plan your trip: Bus Nearby, efoBus, My-Way and Moovit.
The arrival times can vary depending on traffic, the amount of time the bus spends at previous stops, and the number of passengers. It is advisable to get updates from the Bus Nearby transportation app.
The electronic boards at the bus stops are the property of and are managed by the Ministry of Transportation. They do not provide information about Weekend Transportation lines, which are operated by the participating cities.
To make it easier to identify the bus stops, each stop includes a sticker displaying bus lines. In addition, you can locate the stops via apps which support the service.
The buses are branded via signs featuring line numbers and main stops.
Food and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on board, but water is OK.
Pets are allowed on board but must be on a leash and muzzled.
Every third bus (arriving every 90 minutes) will be accessible. Additionally, if a passenger with a mobility impairment wants to use the service and notifies the call center two hours in advance, a seat will be reserved for him/her.
The service currently operates in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Ramat HaSharon, Giv’atayim and Kiryat Ono. Any local authority that wishes to join the service can do so.
The Weekend Transportation network was planned in such a way as to operate primarily on main thoroughfares and minimize travel on streets that are located within residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, to prevent competition with the ‘share-route’ taxis, Weekend Transportation lines do not operate in the areas that are served by the ‘share-route’ taxis on weekends.
Inquires regarding this matter should be sent to the Public Applications Unit.
Parking is in accordance with the traffic sign installed at the bus stop.
During the hours that the service is in operation, you can contact the call center at +972-3-967-6000 or call the 106 hotlines of the participating cities (+972-3-5238888)
www.busofash.co.il | 03-9676000
www.busofash.co.il
03-9676000
The transportation apps that support the service:
Real time updates
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