Israeli Public Transport Companies Fined Over $50 Million in 2025-2026

Public transportation companies in Israel incurred fines exceeding 184 million shekels (approximately $50 million) in 2025 due to various violations related to bus service operations. This trend continued into the early months of 2026, with companies paying tens of millions of shekels more in penalties.

According to data reported by TheMarker, the Ministry of Transport levied a total of over 184 million shekels in fines against bus companies during 2025. Tanufa led the list, receiving 35.4 million shekels in fines from the National Public Transport Authority. Metropolis followed in second place with 32.3 million shekels, and Dan was third, fined 29 million shekels.

Fines against public transport operators persisted in 2026, partly due to service delays and lateness. From January to May of 2026, these companies paid over 62.7 million shekels in fines, according to Ministry of Transport data. Tanufa again topped the list, fined more than 19 million shekels in just five months. Extra Jerusalem ranked second with over 8.7 million shekels in fines, followed by Metropolis (6.7 million shekels), Kavim (4.6 million shekels), and Dan (4.5 million shekels).

The figures highlight a substantial amount of fines imposed on public transport operators within a relatively short period, with Tanufa consistently receiving the largest penalties in both 2025 and the first part of 2026.