Jerusalem, 16 September, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Work has begun to upgrade the central bus station in Tiberias, which was built in the 1950s, and transform it into a “modern and advanced station for the benefit of public transportation passengers,” at a cost of 50 million shekels ($14.9 million).
The work is being carried out by the owner of the complex, and is funded by the Ministry of Transport.
The new station is expected to open in 2026, and will include 13 passenger platforms accessible to people with disabilities and mobility needs, a covered, air-conditioned passenger hall that will serve the general public, as well as preparations for electric bus charging stations. This is a particularly important step, as the existing station, which was built in the 1950s, is open and exposed to the elements, and does not provide the best response to passenger needs.
Tiberias Station is considered a major transportation artery in the north, and the current move places it at the forefront of innovation alongside other central stations across the country that are undergoing upgrade and renewal processes. The station upgrade is part of the Ministry of Transportation’s broad strategic plan led by Minister Regev, which includes the construction of hundreds of new terminals, the development of parking lots, and the upgrading of central stations, while emphasizing adapting the infrastructure to the era of electric buses.
By 2026, the majority of the city bus fleet is expected to operate on electric power, in accordance with government goals for reducing polluting emissions and meeting international standards (OECD).