Transportation
The end of traffic jams? Flying cars head to mass production for 2027
Xpeng’s president reveals the timeline for a transport revolution: The company is expected to sell flying cars as early as 2027, while humanoid robots will reach the market at the end of 2026.
50cc moped gains popularity for urban transport
Ending Tehran's energy blackmail: New tech could end world's Iranian oil dependence - opinion
Israel is building a NIS 7b. airport – history says it will cost much more - analysis
Road closures, canceled trains: Mass ultra-Orthodox protests shut down Jerusalem's public transport
Road closures began at noon, and Israel Police and Netvei Israel have called on the public to avoid driving to the entrance area to Jerusalem throughout the day.
Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3 to undergo NIS 310 m. expansion
Oron Infrastructure wins major tender to add 7,000 square meters and a new passenger gate as Israel's main airport prepares for surging traffic.
Surprise Egg: Egged’s Egg app promises to change the culture of travel
Egged’s app unites all transport in Israel with live navigation and personalized info. CEO: “After years of ads, we bring a new travel experience.”
Tehran inaugurates Holy Virgin Mary metro station decorated with Christian art
Mayor Ali Reza Zakani hailed the new stop near Saint Sarkis Cathedral as a symbol of coexistence and respect for Iran's recognized religious minorities.
Hostility among European firms could jeopardize Tel Aviv’s metro project
Israel’s massive post-war infrastructure boom faces a critical hurdle as international partners grow wary, putting the Tel Aviv Metro schedule at risk and increasing reliance on local companies.
Grapevine: Transportation on vacation
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Why specialized Uber accident lawyers are becoming increasingly necessary
Light Rail construction sees major changes made to Jerusalem's bus routes
The construction comes as a result of efforts to build a new "Blue Line" of the Light Rail, which will include a two-kilometer-long tunnel that begins at the intersection of Jaffa Street and Strauss.
Athens successful launches 24-hour public transport service
“We are very happy, first because the 24-hour operation of the metro on Saturdays was implemented, and second because thousands of passengers embraced it,” said a Tram & Metro official.
Uber expands transportation options with helicopter and seaplane rides by 2026
After buying Blade’s passenger ops for $125M, Joby plans New York as its test case, with flights moving to quieter, zero-emission eVTOLs once FAA certification is granted.
