Israeli companies offer both private and less expensive sherut (shared) taxis. Regular private taxi rides are called special (pronounced “spatial”). City taxis operating as special must use a meter (moneh); make sure the driver turns it on. Offers of unspecified “discount” rates (translation: no meter and an exorbitant fare) should be adamantly refused. If you can estimate a decent price, you’ll get a better rate by setting the price before you enter the taxi. Taxi drivers do not expect tips but accept them.
Sherut taxis hold up to seven people and operate like a bus service only with an added convenience of stopping wherever needed. Certain companies operate sherut taxis daily from offices in each city. Intercity sherut operate on loose schedules, departing when they fill up; on Saturdays, they often whiz along the streets in search of passengers. Intracity sherut never follow a schedule. Most routes have set fares comparable to bus prices; ask for quotes at tourist offices or from the nearest Israeli. Always settle on a price before you depart.
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