Who is eligible to free rides on public transport?
Senior Citizens Over the Age of 67
Senior citizens aged 67 and above travel free of charge on all public transportation modes - bus, Israel Railways, light rail, and cable car!
This benefit is granted at no cost and can be enjoyed from the day you reach the eligibility age.
For more information about the "Zahav-Kav" Profile >>>
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.