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The river transport company Transtejo Soflusa (TTSL) has proposed increasing the price of occasional tickets on the route between Cais do Sodré and Cacilhas. Chairman Rui Rei stated that over 90% of these tickets are used by tourists and argued that the sector should contribute more to financing public services.
Vehicle transport on the Trafaria-Belém ferry route in Lisbon will resume this Monday following the completion of repairs to the Lisbonense vessel, which had been out of service since early April.
The company explains that the service has been interrupted since Wednesday and guarantees that it is making efforts to restore the vehicle transport service as soon as possible.
The mayor stated that the former ferry would not return to service, as the repair budget was 1.4 million euros.
With all electric ships now in operation and last year's cancellations resolved, Transtejo is inviting passengers who switched to Fertagus to return. However, the company is not yet phasing out its diesel fleet.
Vehicle transport on the Trafaria-Porto Brandão-Belém river crossing is temporarily suspended following a collision involving the ferry 'Lisbonense' on Thursday night. The vessel, carrying 27 passengers and two vehicles, suffered a mechanical failure while arriving at the Trafaria terminal, hitting the pier and a Silopor structure. Two crew members sustained minor injuries. While passenger services continue as scheduled, the operator, Transtejo Soflusa, has not yet provided a timeline for the resumption of vehicle transport.
Atlânticoline confirmed this Friday that the repairs have been completed. Some schedule adjustments remain in place until Monday.
The decrease in travel fares aims to make the service more accessible, encourage the use of public transport, and promote sustainable mobility. The local authority plans an even more comprehensive reduction.
The Setúbal branch of the PSD party proposes that the ferry service to Troia be included in the Navegante public transport subscription scheme.
The river connection between Trafaria/Porto Brandão (Almada) and Pedrouços/Algés (Oeiras) begins this Thursday, as an extension of the existing service to Belém (Lisbon), which will now operate every day of the week, announced TTSL — Transtejo Soflusa. The new connection, the carrier stated, will allow for the reinforcement of public transport services at a time of high demand.
The direct connection between the municipalities of Seixal and Barreiro, without the need to pass through Lisbon, allows for the use of currently valid transport tickets.
The ferry operator Transtejo is launching a new trial service connecting Seixal, Barreiro, and Cais do Sodré starting this Saturday.
Service reinforcement will be provided on the Cacilhas - Cais do Sodré and Barreiro - Terreiro do Paço routes.
The government states that the recommendations from the Mobility and Transport Authority are being analysed by the competent entities.
Barreiro will have reinforced morning services on weekdays and Cacilhas will have four additional daily connections, including on public holidays. The Transtejo reinforcement begins this Monday to respond to higher demand.
“Despite all efforts, the shipyard repairs on the only ferry that was operating the Trafaria connection ended up taking longer than expected,” admits Transtejo-Soflusa.
The Lisbonense ferry was out of service for over a month. Transtejo-Soflusa states that the repair ended up taking longer than expected.
After a difficult start, the Transtejo electric fleet is operating regularly, but diesel vessels remain in service. There are new connections — Seixal to Barreiro in June — and the Parque das Nações route remains without a date.
Four additional hours of service per day at the Navegante Point in the Cais do Sodré Ferry Terminal. The measure comes into effect next Monday and aims to reduce waiting times.
Customer service at the Navegante Point in the Cais do Sodré River Terminal will be open from 08:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday, announced TTSL – Transtejo Soflusa this Friday, April 3rd. In a statement, TTSL informs that it will extend customer service hours by four hours per day starting next Monday, as the office previously closed at 16:30. With this measure, Transtejo Soflusa aims to improve the customer experience and adapt the service to the real needs of people, who will no longer be limited to such rigid schedules. According to the note, TTSL's goal is also to reduce waiting times, thereby increasing customer satisfaction. Transtejo Soflusa (TTSL) is the company responsible for the river connections between Seixal, Montijo, Cacilhas, Barreiro, and Trafaria/Porto Brandão, in the Setúbal district, and Lisbon. Parliament reviews petition to include the Setúbal-Troia river crossing in the Navegante pass. Carris Navegante pass can now be purchased online.
With this measure, Transtejo Soflusa “aims to improve the customer experience and adapt the service to the real needs of people, who are no longer limited to such rigid schedules.”
