Environmentalists state that the 6:30 AM opening time primarily disadvantages workers in healthcare, cleaning, logistics, and hospitality. They also point out that in most European cities, the metro begins service earlier.
Why doesn't the Lisbon metro run earlier? Zero Association wants doors to open at 5:30 AM
Friday, 27 March 2026RSS
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