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Israel Moves to Legalize Rideshare Services Amid Taxi Opposition

1/19/2026

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On January 18, 2026, a ministerial committee in Israel approved a draft bill to allow rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft to operate.
The legislation aims to lower taxi costs and increase availability.
Sponsored by lawmakers from Blue and White and Likud, the bill will undergo readings in the Knesset.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the reform would dismantle monopolies, create jobs, and reduce congestion, while the taxi industry opposes the entry of rideshare services.

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Story summary

On January 18, 2026, a ministerial committee in Israel approved a draft bill to allow rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft to operate.
The legislation aims to lower taxi costs and increase availability.
Sponsored by lawmakers from Blue and White and Likud, the bill will undergo readings in the Knesset.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the reform would dismantle monopolies, create jobs, and reduce congestion, while the taxi industry opposes the entry of rideshare services.