Getting a Rav-Kav

The Rav-Kav is Israel's public transportation card. It works on buses, light rail, and trains in most of the country. TYPES • Anonymous card: No ID needed. You can buy it at certain stations and kiosks. It holds money but cannot hold some discounts. • Personal card: Registered to you. Needed for student and other discounts and lets you recover your balance if the card is lost. HOW TO GET ONE • Buy an anonymous card at stations and service points, or apply for a personal card online or in person. • Load money at ticket machines, at kiosks, or through the Rav-Kav Online app. • Tap on when you board, and tap off where required (for example, on the light rail). TIPS • Keep your card in your wallet and tap it flat on the reader. • Load more than you think you need. Reloading is easy, but a card with no balance is frustrating. • Register a personal card as soon as you can, in case it is lost. GOOD TO KNOW • Daily and weekly passes are available. • Prices change. Check the current fare on the transit authority's website.