Who is eligible to free rides on public transport?
Senior Citizens Over the Age of 75
Citizens over the age of 75 are entitled to a "Zahav-Kav" Profile, which provides free rides on all means of transport throughout Israel. To receive the benefit, a "Zahav-Kav" Profile must be loaded onto the Rav-Kav card. If your Rav-Kav has accumulated value, immediately after updating your profile you can claim the remaining balances.
For more information about the "Zahav-Kav" Profile >>>
Senior Citizens Over the Age of 67
The Ministry of Transport and Road Safety announced its intention to lower the age of eligibility for free rides for senior citizens from 75 to 67. However, a final decision has not yet been made regarding the date of the change. Rav-Kav Online allows you to register to receive a reminder when a decision is made on the matter.
For more details and to register to receive a notification on the subject >>>
Discharged Soldiers
Military discharged soldiers or volunteers discharged from national service are entitled to free rides for one year from the date of completion of their service. To receive the benefit, you must have an official Discharge Certificate and load a "Discharged" Profile to Rav-Kav.
For more details on the discharged soldiers profile >>>
Blindness Certificate
Passengers with a Vision Loss Certificate are entitled to free rides on public transport and a 50% discount on the total cost for a blind assistant through a profile and a special contract with Rav-Kav. To receive the benefit, you must obtain appropriate approval from the National Insurance Institute and submit an application for a "Blind Person" Profile. If you are interested in assistance in loading the benefit to Rav-Kav, you can contact us at a designated email address and we will be happy to assist you.
For email assistance in submitting a Blind Person Profile >>>.
I'm eligible! What now?
Special profiles are easily uploaded to the Rav-Kav Online website and app. Scan the Rav-Kav, select the "Load Profile" option, select the appropriate profile and follow the instructions. Please note that loading a discount profile can only be loaded to a personal Rav-Kav card that has a picture on the back of the card.
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I don't have a personal Rav-Kav, what do I do?
Don't worry! Go to the Rav-Kav online website or app now and order a new personal Rav-Kav delivered to your home. During the ordering process, you can request a special profile and attach the required documents. We will issue you the Rav-Kav with the discount profile so you can travel with peace of mind.
Order a new personal Rav-Kav card >>>
I'm not eligible for free rides... Is there anything else I should check?
No Problem! Many populations are eligible for discounts on public transportation. Go to the Rav-Kav online website or app now, scan your Rav-Kav card, select the "Load Profile" option and view the list of populations eligible for a discount on public transport.