Danger on three wheels: rickshaws conquer the roads of Gush Dan - without enforcement

Three-wheeled rickshaws are flooding the roads of Gush Dan without licensing, insurance, or enforcement. The National Road Safety Authority held an urgent meeting with the police, but responsibility is being passed between agencies, increasing the danger to pedestrians and drivers.

Three-wheeled rickshaws, familiar from destinations in the East, are flooding the roads of Gush Dan and pose a growing safety hazard. These vehicles operate without licensing, mandatory insurance, or legal permission to travel on major traffic arteries. The National Road Safety Authority held an urgent meeting with the Israel Police following an inquiry by i24NEWS, but enforcement on the ground is not felt. The Ministry of Transport identified a surge in imports of these vehicles over the past three years and tightened entry conditions, yet the market remains active. The average cost of a rickshaw ranges between 15,000 and 25,000 shekels. The lack of enforcement and regulatory vacuum between the Ministry of Transport, municipalities, and the police leave road users unprotected.