The number of passengers on public transportation in Israel rose 7.2% in the first eight months of 2016. Bus usage was up 6.5% whilst railway use increased by 15.2%. A one percent rise in public transportation use saves the Israeli economy NIS 400 million per year.
http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-public-transport-passengers-up-7-in-2016-1001155602