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

Partner Group will provide communications infrastructure for Tel Aviv's congestion charge project, launching in 2028 despite Minister Miri Regev's opposition. The project, awarded to Electra, will charge vehicles up to NIS 37.5 daily, aiming to reduce traffic and boost public transport. Annual revenue estimated at NIS 1.4 billion, with NIS 700 million for public transport expansion.

The congestion charge project in the Greater Tel Aviv area is moving forward despite opposition from Transportation Minister Miri Regev. Partner Group has been selected to provide the communications infrastructure for the project, which was awarded to Electra Group following a government tender. The project's official launch date has been postponed from 2027 to 2028. The system will charge vehicles entering high-demand areas based on time of day and location, with the Greater Tel Aviv area divided into three rings. During morning rush hour (6:30-10 a.m.), drivers will be charged NIS 10 per ring; afternoon rush hour (3-7 p.m.) charges are NIS 2.5 for the outer ring and NIS 5 for the middle and inner rings. The daily charge is capped at NIS 37.5, with taxis paying 50% and trucks paying double. Motorcycles and disabled parking permit holders are exempt. The project is expected to generate NIS 1.4 billion annually, with NIS 700 million allocated to public transport expansion and the rest to help finance the Metro project, which costs over NIS 175 billion. The launch could be postponed until the end of 2028, after the opening of the Purple and Green light rail lines. Partner will provide the communications system for 220 entry gates, with a contract lasting at least two decades. Electra, led by CEO Itamar Deutscher, will receive approximately NIS 400 million for establishing the project and an additional NIS 850 million over the concession period.