What is a sherut in Israel?

A sherut (in Hebrew ‘monit sherut’ – service taxi) is a shared taxi, typically a eight to ten seat minivan, which runs on one of three routes – from city to city, within a city (usually along a bus route), and from the airport to Jerusalem and Haifa. …

Where can I buy sherut in Tel Aviv?

Tzemach David Street, which is the street that abuts Tel Aviv’s Central Bus Station, is the pick-up spot for the inter-city sheruts. Because it’s outside of the station, you can walk right up, jump right in and take right off as soon as all ten seats are filled.

Do buses run in Tel Aviv on Shabbat?

Last year the city of Tel Aviv launched free transportation services functioning on Shabbat (Saturday) in the city and the metropolitan area. 1) The buses will run every half hour (except for Route 710 which will run every hour). On Fridays between the hours: 6pm and 2am and on Saturdays between the hours: 9am and 5pm.

How much is a sherut from Ben Gurion to Jerusalem?

The cost is 64 shekels per person or around 16 U.S. dollars. This service is available every day and 24 hours a day. There is no extra charge for baggage and no need to tip the driver.

Which is the best Sherut route in Tel Aviv?

Within cities, sheruts follow pre-defined routes. In Tel Aviv, popular routes are Sherut line 4 and Sherut line 5 which roughly follow the similar bus routes through the city (they do not start and end in the same places as the buses but follow a very similar/the same route through the city center so check).

How big is a Sherut taxi in Israel?

A sherut (in Hebrew ‘monit sherut’ – service taxi) is a shared taxi, typically a eight to ten seat minivan, which runs on one of three routes – from city to city, within a city (usually along a bus route), and from the airport to Jerusalem and Haifa.

Are there any taxis in Tel Aviv on Shabbat?

Note that while sheruts operate on Shabbat (Friday night and Saturday), fares will increase by a few shekels. Sherut taxis generally follow public bus routes within the city, and are identified by numbers that signify their routes. The most common sheruts are the 4 & 5.

How does a sherut service work in Israel?

Sheruts between cities in Israel are not numbered, but advertise their destination in the front window. They generally run between Central Bus Stations along a semi-fixed route. The airport sherut in Israel is slightly different to the other sherut services because it will collect you or drop you at your front door.