“Do you want to be a TVDE driver? Very well. Learn to speak Portuguese.” These words were spoken in this Thursday's plenary session by MP Paulo Núncio of the CDS-PP, the party that proposed that the training currently required for those driving for digital platforms should include proficiency in Portuguese. Chega also presented a similar proposal.
TVDE drivers speaking Portuguese? PSD, CDS and Chega united
Thursday, 12 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
TVDE refers to app‑based private‑hire ride services; the acronym stands for Transporte em Veículos Descaracterizados a partir de Plataforma Eletrónica and covers drivers working for platforms like Uber and Bolt. Drivers are using temporary app shutdowns as a protest over what they say is inadequate regulation and working conditions, so commuters who rely on ride‑hailing during peak hours should expect possible service disruptions next week.
