Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
Match age and evidence, and check validation even for free travel.
Who is this guide for?
Older public-transport users.
The National Insurance source directs to implementing bodies; this is not a fare list for every route.
The checklist
Check age and identity
Identity record.
Another person’s card does not implement your right.
Check the current benefit
Age evidence.
Do not rely on older age rules.
Activate your profile
Card and evidence.
It may not activate automatically.
Check validation and charges
Profile and transaction proof.
Free travel does not necessarily waive validation.
Query errors
Charge details.
Earlier journeys are not automatically refundable.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Does the senior certificate update Rav-Kav by itself?
Not necessarily; update and confirm the card or app profile.
Reports help us check and update guides.