New Transport Hub Offers Free Parking and Shuttles to Tel Aviv

A new transportation complex with 3,500 parking spaces and free electric shuttles is set to open in Rishon Lezion, west of Tel Aviv. The facility aims to alleviate traffic congestion for commuters heading into the city.

The complex, located near the Mevoh Ha'Ayalon interchange, will feature 3,500 parking spots, 350 charging stations for electric vehicles, and 500 bicycle racks. Starting Sunday, four free electric shuttle routes will operate from the hub, utilizing a dedicated lane to connect passengers directly to major business and commercial districts in Tel Aviv, including Kirya, Sarona, Azrieli Center, Yigal Alon Street, and the Bursa area in Ramat Gan.

The free shuttles will run from Sunday to Thursday, between 6:00 AM and 10:45 PM. During peak hours, they will depart every five minutes, and every 15 minutes otherwise. This new facility is the second of its kind, following the opening of a similar complex in Shefayim in April, which currently serves approximately 10,000 passengers daily.

Unlike the Shefayim hub, the Rishon Lezion complex will not be located directly adjacent to a train station. The overall cost for the high-speed lane project is estimated at around 8 billion shekels. These high-speed lanes are slated to open for private vehicles in the first quarter of 2027, with a variable toll based on road congestion. Later in 2027, free passage will be offered to vehicles with three or more occupants.

This initiative is expected to alter commuting patterns for thousands of workers in central Israel, offering them the option to park their cars at the entrance to the Tel Aviv area and continue their journey via the complimentary electric shuttle service.