Taxi Before and After Shabbat — A Shabbat-Observant Station
Updated: July 2026
Bazman Taxi is a Shabbat-observant station, and we're proud of it. On Fridays we drive right up until Shabbat begins — then we stop. Book your Friday ride early so we can schedule your driver before Shabbat starts, especially if your pickup is close to candle-lighting.
The moment Shabbat ends, we're back on the road — and Motzaei Shabbat is our busiest window for Ben Gurion Airport runs. You can pre-book, even earlier in the week, a ride for right after Shabbat ends, with a known price per the official tariff, so your driver is already on the way the instant Shabbat is over.
Upcoming Jewish holidays — what they mean for your ride
This calendar updates automatically. On holiday days public transit is suspended and the official holiday tariff applies; on holiday eves roads peak early — book ahead.
| Holiday | Date | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Erev Rosh Hashana | Friday, 11 September 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Rosh Hashana 5787 | Saturday, 12 September 2026 | Public transit suspended · official holiday tariff · we resume right after the holiday ends |
| Rosh Hashana II | Sunday, 13 September 2026 | Public transit suspended · official holiday tariff · we resume right after the holiday ends |
| Erev Yom Kippur | Sunday, 20 September 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, 21 September 2026 | Public transit suspended · official holiday tariff · we resume right after the holiday ends |
| Erev Sukkot | Friday, 25 September 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Sukkot I | Saturday, 26 September 2026 | Public transit suspended · official holiday tariff · we resume right after the holiday ends |
| Sukkot II (CH’’M) | Sunday, 27 September 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Sukkot III (CH’’M) | Monday, 28 September 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Sukkot IV (CH’’M) | Tuesday, 29 September 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Sukkot V (CH’’M) | Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Sukkot VI (CH’’M) | Thursday, 1 October 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Sukkot VII (Hoshana Raba) | Friday, 2 October 2026 | Holiday eve — expect peak traffic; leave early and book ahead |
| Shmini Atzeret | Saturday, 3 October 2026 | Public transit suspended · official holiday tariff · we resume right after the holiday ends |
Dates via the Hebcal calendar (Israel schedule) — updated automatically
What being a Shabbat-observant station means
We operate every hour of the day and night, every day of the week — Sunday through Friday, until Shabbat begins. Once Shabbat starts, the station is closed, and we resume the moment it ends. Knowing our hours in advance makes it easy to plan your ride around them.
Traveling on Friday? Book ahead
The closer your ride is to candle-lighting, the less time we have to schedule a driver. If you're traveling on a Friday, book as early as you can — especially if your pickup is close to the Shabbat start time shown on this page. Booking ahead lets us line up your driver before the station closes.
Motzaei Shabbat — our peak time for the airport
The moment Shabbat ends, roads fill up fast and many travelers head to the airport in the same narrow window. That's our busiest, most in-demand time. The fix: pre-book — even days ahead, even mid-week — a ride for right after Shabbat, with a known price per the official tariff. Your driver is already assigned, so the instant it's possible to travel, you're moving.
Flying after Shabbat? Here's how to plan it
Shabbat ends at a different time in every city and season — check the exact time on this page, then work backwards from your departure with the when-to-leave calculator, which flags departures that fall during Shabbat automatically. The closer your flight is to Shabbat's end, the more important it is to book ahead rather than wait until the last minute.
What does a Motzaei Shabbat ride cost?
Per the official Ministry of Transport tariff definition, Tariff C applies on Shabbat, holidays and Motzaei Shabbat — higher than the regular daytime tariff, and our fare calculator already factors it into every estimate you receive. There's no special surcharge beyond the legal tariff — just the meter, per the regulation.
Why riders trust us
Full price transparency
Your fare is known upfront, before you even leave, per the official regulated Ministry of Transport tariff — you know exactly what to expect and how it's calculated.
Meet & greet at Ben Gurion
Your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign and helps with your luggage.
Smart flight tracking
We track your flight and adjust pickup to your actual landing time — free of charge.
Flexible cancellation
Change or cancel your booking easily by phone or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do you operate on Shabbat itself?
We're a Shabbat-observant station, so we don't operate during Shabbat itself. On Fridays we drive until it begins, and the moment it ends we're back on the road. You can pre-book a ride for right after Shabbat days in advance.
How do I make sure I have a driver on Friday?
Book as early as possible relative to Shabbat's start time in your city. The closer your request is to candle-lighting, the harder it is to schedule a driver — so it's best to arrange a Friday ride early in the week.
Flying out on Saturday night — when should I book?
You can book as early as the middle of the week. We'll schedule your driver for the moment Shabbat ends in your city (shown on this page), so your ride is ready to go the instant it's possible.
Is the fare different right after Shabbat?
Yes — per the official tariff definition, Tariff C applies on Shabbat and holidays, higher than the daytime rate. The calculator shows the estimated range for your route, and as always, the final fare is set by the meter.
What about the eve of a holiday?
Same principle: we drive until the holiday begins and resume the moment it ends. If your ride is close to when the holiday starts, book as early as you can.
Book your taxi now
Our dispatch line is open every hour of the day and night, all week long — call or WhatsApp for instant confirmation and a fare known upfront, per the official tariff.