Israeli Public Transit
Verified95/100Israeli public transit routing, schedules, and real-time arrivals for bus, train, and light rail. Use when user asks about Israeli buses, trains, "autobus", "rakevet", light rail, "rav-kav", transit routes, timetables, "kavim", Egged, Dan, Metropoline, or any Israeli public transportation query. Supports multi-modal journey planning, real-time arrivals, and fare estimation. Enhances routes-israel MCP server with operator knowledge and Hebrew localization. Do NOT use for taxi/ride-sharing or non-Israeli transit systems.
Trust score 95/100 (Verified) · 68+ installs · 2 GitHub contributors · MIT license
Public transit in Israel spans buses, trains, and light rail from multiple operators, with no single source showing all options. Finding a route that combines different transit types, checking real-time updates, or planning a trip with tight time windows becomes a frustrating task.
npx skills-il add skills-il/government-services@v1.1.3-israeli-public-transit --skill israeli-public-transit -a claude-codeInstall on Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Manus, or other platforms
- 1. Click "Download ZIP" to download the skill files.
- 2. Open Claude Desktop and go to Customize > Skills.
- 3. Click "+" and select "Upload a skill", then upload the ZIP file.
- 4. Start a new conversation. The skill will activate automatically when relevant.
When to Apply
- When the user asks how to get from point A to point B using Israeli public transit
- When checking real-time bus or train arrival times at a specific stop
- When planning travel on Shabbat or holidays and need to know what operates
- When estimating fares or checking Rav-Kav discount eligibility
- When identifying which operator runs a specific route number
Try These Prompts
How do I get from Tel Aviv Center train station to Tel Aviv University by public transit? What are the fastest options?
What are the times for bus line 480 from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem? When is the first and last bus?
Are there currently any delays or disruptions on the Red Line light rail in Tel Aviv?
Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
Corrected fare: current is 8 NIS (since April 25, 2025), NOT 9 NIS. The 12% hike to 9 NIS is announced for June 2026 but contested. Added nationwide monthly pass (~315 NIS, excludes Israel Railways). Replaced ad-hoc payment-app list with canonical PTI-approved five: Rav-Pass, Moovit, Pango, Cellopark, egg. Added January 17, 2026 rail schedule launch (40K+ added daily seats, Ofakim-Beer Sheva electrification). Eastern Railway partial opening 2026.
May 20, 2026
Fixed the MCP slug to routes-israel, added 2026 app-based fare payment and an accessibility section, and updated Afikim to Electra Afikim.
May 14, 2026
Updated urban single-ride fare to ₪9 (raised from ₪8 on January 1, 2026).
Apr 24, 2026
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