I love Shabbat in Israel because time freezes and everything stops. No public transportation. So what do you do from Friday night to Saturday night, if you need to move around?
Besides getting a taxi, you have the option to travel with this 10-seater mini-van called Sherut in Israel. There’s no fixed timetable or stop. You see it, you wave. Don’t be over conscious, just wave. That’s how it’s done!
This is a happy sherut. It’s in yellow!
Sherut Route
The first one is No.4. This is the approximate route:
The first one is No.5. This is the approximate route:
How do you know which mini-van’s route number? Look closely! The number is hanging behind the window shied!
If you cannot see No.4 and No.5 …. maybe it’s better to ask the hotel reception which other sherut runs in that area.
Sherut Fare
It is normally 8NIS. Maybe it is 10NIS on a Shabbat. When you board the bus, find a seat first. You can pass your money to the person in front of you, there will be someone helping you. And they will pass change back to you if there’s any.
Sherut Stops
Since there’s no formal stop, when you see a sherut… just wave!!! You don’t need to wave like a drowning person. Just wave like you are waving for a normal taxi. 
Confirm your destination with the driver. There’s always someone willing to help you. Israelis are quite reliable in their willingness to help strangers.
Sherut: Interior
It’s kind of spacious! If you are traveling with luggage, I actually think it’s easier to travel with sherut. There’s more room on a sherut since it can only carry 10 people. (I think?)
You can try sherut in Tel Aviv!
