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Israeli Transport Ministry Approves New Taxi Imports but Blocks Their Licensing

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By הילי קרן

First reported by N12 · Jul 13, 2026

What happened

The Israeli Transport Ministry approved importing white cars with black roofs as taxis but refuses to license them, leaving hundreds of vehicles unusable. Drivers face failed inspections due to roof color and must pay for white stickers to comply. Industry experts call the situation a regulatory failure, while the ministry has yet to comment.

  • 01Israeli Transport Ministry allows import of white taxis with black roofs but denies vehicle licenses.
  • 02Hundreds of imported taxis, including Hyundai Kona and Toyota models, are stuck without road approval.
  • 03Drivers report failed inspections solely due to black roofs, blocking their ability to work.
  • 04Proposed fix is a costly white roof sticker, which drivers must purchase themselves.
  • 05Industry calls the ministry's contradictory policy a regulatory failure with no clear resolution.
  • 06Transport Ministry continues approving imports but does not authorize licensing, causing confusion.

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People
Miri Regev
OrganizationsIsraeli Ministry of Transport, N12, Toyota, Hyundai
PlacesIsrael

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N12Center · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Transport Ministry Approves New Taxi Imports but Blocks Their Licensing
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Israeli Transport Ministry Approves New Taxi Imports but Denies Vehicle Licensing

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