Congestion fees in Tel Aviv to be implemented in 2028 despite Transportation Minister opposition

Partner Group has been selected to provide the communications infrastructure for a congestion charge project in the Greater Tel Aviv metropolitan area, despite ongoing opposition from Transportation Minister Miri Regev. The project, awarded to Electra Group, aims to reduce traffic and encourage public transportation use by charging vehicles entering high-demand areas. The launch date has been postponed from 2027 to 2028. The Greater Tel Aviv area will be divided into three rings, with charges varying by time of day and location, capped at NIS 37.5 daily. Taxis will pay 50% of the charge, trucks double, while motorcycles and disabled permit holders are exempt. The project is expected to generate NIS 1.4 billion annually, with half allocated to public transportation expansion and the remainder to the Metro project. Avi Dvora, vice president of Partner's business division, stated, “We are proud to take part in a national project of strategic importance to the Israeli economy.”