The maximum charge is one unit for each 24 seconds which is charged between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekdays. In addition, some public phones are now available that take a one shekel coin. Calls to Directory assistance -144, do not require the use of a telecart. Nor do emergency numbers. The Israeli bus transportation system is quite extensive.
Most large cities have either a central bus station or bus changing hub.
Every city has bus service and inter-city is quite good. By law, the taxi driver is obligated to put on the meter. If the driver refuses and quotes an unsatisfactory tarif, then it is wise to simply not ride with that driver. Receipts are given upon request. Sherut A sherut is an inter-urban group taxi.