Free public transport for released soldiers: how to activate it
Last checked: October 2026. Amounts change, so always confirm with the official source.
The short answerYou get a year of free buses, trains and light rail, counted from your discharge date. To get it, load the "discharged" profile on your Rav-Kav or in a payment app within 60 days of discharge.
What to do
Load the "discharged" (meshuchrarim) profile on your Rav-Kav or in a payment app. Bring your discharge certificate and ID.
The key rule: 60 days
You have 60 days from discharge to load the profile. After that you can't. Do it even if you're about to fly.
A common mistake
Many people think the year starts when you load the Rav-Kav. According to Rav-Kav and the Ministry of Defense, it counts from discharge day, so loading it late doesn't add time. Load it as soon as you can.
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Common questions
I'm on my trip. Does my free transport year wait for me?
No. It counts from discharge day, even while you're abroad. Either way, you must load the profile within 60 days.
I missed the 60 days. What now?
Usually, after 60 days you can no longer load it. It's worth calling the Directorate at *5266 to check your case.
Official sources