The capital of the Israeli state was once born as the northern suburb of the port city of Jaffa, one of the oldest on the planet. Over the decades, Tel Aviv has managed to grow significantly and become the economic, political, transport and cultural center of the country.
The city plays an important connecting role between all cities and regions of Israel, so transport in Tel Aviv is ready to appear in all its splendor and variety.
Bus station-record holder
According to some seasoned travelers, Tel Aviv's central bus station is the largest in the world. It is located in the southern part of the capital and connects it with various settlements in Israel and neighboring countries. Dan's city bus lines operate in Tel Aviv itself, travel by such transport is considered the most comfortable and convenient. In addition, the buses strictly adhere to the schedule, and in search of a ticket you do not need to run around the city, just buy from the driver.
There are also the most favorite bus routes among tourists, passing along the central streets, where large shopping centers and important attractions are concentrated. And it should also be remembered that stops in Israel are only on demand.
Bus competitors
Regular and fixed-route taxis in all cities of the world are competitors of public transport. Tel Aviv, the main Israeli city, is no exception. Taxi driver is not a profession, but rather a lifestyle. For each driver of such a car, the passenger is a source of funds, and everyone seeks to get as much as possible from the source.
Therefore, in Israel, there are cases of sudden breakdown of the meter, inflated prices, especially for guests arriving in the city for the first time, whom taxi drivers calculate at first sight. On the other hand, there are positive aspects, the machines work without breaks and weekends, and even on Saturdays, which is especially important for this country, the majority of whose inhabitants are Judaic.
In all languages
The peculiarity of Tel Aviv, and indeed of the whole of Israel, is that now former residents of almost all cities and countries of the planet live here. Therefore, if you have a question related to choosing a vehicle or finding the right stop, you should not hesitate. On the contrary, you have to enter into conversations. You can try to explain yourself in English, but there is a high probability that some of the local residents have not forgotten Russian yet and will be able to help.
