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Can tourists use Moovit in Israel?

You can also buy tickets digitally through the 'Moovit' app and scan a QR code on the busses to pay for your trip. Because Jerusalem has an ever-changing and complicated bus network, the easiest way to find your route is via the Egged website.



Yes, tourists in Israel can—and often must—use the Moovit app to navigate and pay for public transportation in 2026. Since Israeli buses, the Jerusalem Light Rail, and the Tel Aviv Red Line no longer accept cash, Moovit (partnered with Pango) serves as a digital "Rav-Kav" card. Tourists can link their international credit cards to the app and simply scan QR codes located on the vehicles to validate their rides. The app calculates the best fare automatically, applying daily caps so you never overpay. It provides real-time arrival data in multiple languages, making it much more reliable than static schedules. While you can still use a physical Rav-Kav card, the app is far more convenient for short-term visitors as it eliminates the need to find a "top-up" station. Just remember that for Israel Railways (the heavy rail), you must "Validate" upon entry and "End Ride" at the exit station to ensure the correct fare is calculated.

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Paying for the Bus and Light Rail You can buy a daily, weekly, or monthly ticket or with any sum of money sufficient to cover the bus ride. 'Rav Kav' smartcards are available at kiosks and other points of sale (eg. the Central Bus Station, all Cofix branches, Super-Pharm etc) throughout the city.

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History. Originally named Tranzmate, Moovit was founded as a startup in Israel in 2012 by developers Nir Erez, Roy Bick, and Yaron Evron. The company raised $3.5 million in its first round of funding from Gemini Funds and BRM Capital. By the beginning of 2013, the company launched worldwide.

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You only need one app on your phone to navigate nearby buses and transit in the U.S. and across 112 other countries and in 45 languages. If you'd like to know bus times and train times all around the world or if you need to find out when the last bus leaves a certain bus stop Moovit has you covered.

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The Moovit app remains free, and you can enjoy ALL the free features. However, if you want to enjoy a premium experience with no ads and exclusive features, join Moovit+.

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