Beginning on Friday, 5 Adar II 5774, one will only be able to transfer between Jerusalem buses and the light rail without incurring additional charges with a valid Rav Kav smart card.

If one opts to still use the single use paper tickets purchased at a machine, one will not be entitled to transfer between buses and the light during the 90 minute period following the start of one�s ride.

Unlike in the past when one was compelled to purchase a private card with one�s ID number and photo, today one can purchase an �anonymous rav kav� for 5 NIS which also gives one a 5% discount and the ability to transfer between buses and the light rail.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)