Metronit

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Buses similar to those in Haifa

The Metronit (Hebrew: מטרונית), pronounced Metro-neet, is a new above-ground bus rapid transit/light rail system in Haifa, Israel. This bus line is unique to Israel in that it will use bi-articulated buses on specific routes. The choice of this mode of transport was due to the advantage of limiting damage to environment, increased capacity on existing roads and reduced operating costs than a standard bus line.

The buses, operating with hybrid engines, will follow set routes along a magnetic or optical strip embedded in the road.

The name was chosen for several reasons among them: The similarity with the existing Carmelit and 'Schounatit' (an internal neighbourhood minibus system).

The project is being developed by 'Yefeh Nof', owned by Haifa city hall, involved in planning public transportation, infrastructure, and other building projects in the metro Haifa area.