Under the Green Cities project, Egged and the Israeli Transportation Ministry are set to replace all city buses in Eilat and Kiryat Shmona with electric buses by the end of 2026. Currently, Eilat has about 40 city buses, all of which are being replaced with electric models. By the end of this year, Egged plans to operate 900 electric buses across Israel, including 200 intercity buses. The initiative follows successful transitions in Carmiel and Dimona, marking a significant step towards exhaust-free public transportation in Israel. In Kiryat Shmona, around 20 electric buses will be deployed. The Transportation Ministry has committed to not purchasing any new diesel-powered buses from 2026 onward, although some exceptions were made this year due to a shortage of charging stations. The charging infrastructure for these electric buses will be established at Egged's operational depot in Eilat, with plans to extend routes to nearby Ramon Airport. Nir Landau, Egged's Executive VP of Administration, emphasized the strategic importance of electrifying public transportation, highlighting the comfort and cleanliness of the new buses for residents.