Algarve MetroBus project under public consultation
Suggestions regarding Algarve MetroBus project can be submitted until March 13 The construction of the Algarve’s future MetroBus is under public consultation until March 13, the regional development commission (CCDR
Woes of Transtejo’s electric ferries persist
Technical problems with charging leave passengers high and dry The ‘wonder of electrification’ has definitely dimmed for Transtejo Soflusa, the state-backed ferry company that so proudly purchased ten electric ferries
Women-only ride hailing company pulls out of Portugal
Pinker will not accept “impositions” on its business model Pinker, a ride-hailing platform exclusively for women, is no longer expected to start operating in Portugal as the founder refuses “impositions”
Women’s only ride hailing platform has licence suspended, before it even begins
State entity concerned platform may be ‘discriminatory’ The license for Pinker, a new TVDE platform exclusively for women, has been suspended by the Institute of Mobility and Transport (IMT) until
Free mobility pass for under-23s on public transports starts on Sunday
The government’s decision to enable under-23s to travel on public transport free of charge, irrespective of whether or not they are still in further education, kicks in on Sunday. According
Women’s only ride-hailing platform “to open in days”
Women driven exclusively by women, to make clients feel safer Pinker, a new ride-hailing platform just for women will become operational in the next few days. Founder Mónica Faneco has
Lisbon’s electric ferries prove not to be ‘miracle’ of trans-Tejo transportation
Problems with charging have led to dozens of cancellations The poor start to the heady electrification of Lisbon ferries has persisted over the last few months with dozens of cancellations
PSD wants TVDE users to be able to choose drivers who speak Portuguese
“We’re not demanding that all TVDE drivers speak Portuguese”, assures MP The PSD (party with 78 seats in parliament) has today recommended that the PSD-CDS-PP government make a number of
New €20 ‘monthly rail pass for residents’ available from today
Green Rail Pass must be ‘booked’ up to 24-hours ahead In Portugal a €20 monthly rail pass is available for the first time from today for residents of the country,
CP strike could disrupt Intercidades services between Algarve and Lisbon
The national train company anticipates disruptions between October 24 and November 3. CP – Comboios de Portugal warned today of disturbances between October 24 and November 3, with a particular