Infrastructure: Mobility news in Portugal

Mobility in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area: success

Navegante provides real-time transport information in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Vehicles inspection rules to change in Portugal

New Highway Code proposed by ACP is a 'step backwards for mobility', argues MUBi

Half of Europeans do not use public transport and the Portuguese exceed the average

Public transport in Lisbon and Porto to allow contactless card payments directly at validators

The protocol was signed during a meeting of companies overseen by the Mobility sector, by the presidents of six companies: CP - Comboios de Portugal, Metropolitano de Lisboa, Metro do Porto, Metro Mondego, TTSL/Soflusa, and Mobi.E.

NOS data reveals how Portugal moves in the summer

Analysis of mobility patterns in Portugal during the summer season based on data from the telecommunications company NOS.

Mais Algarve28 Sept

CNN Portugal Summit | Public transport as the central axis of a mobility policy

The panel moderated by Anselmo Crespo features the participation of Thomas Ableman, a transport consultant, Luísa Ferreira, a member of the Board of Directors of Lisbon Metropolitan Transport, Miguel Casaca, president of Cascais Próxima, and Nuno Lago de Carvalho, CCO of CaetanoBus.

Expansion of the Green Rail Pass starts 'the day after' promulgation

The Secretary of State for Mobility, Cristina Pinto Dias, told ECO that the expansion of the Green Rail Pass to the urban lines of Lisbon and Porto will be operational 'the day after promulgation'. Integration into Fertagus will happen 'by the end of the year'. The expansion of the Green Rail Pass was announced by the Prime Minister in...

After all, what is it like to use an electric car on a daily basis?

On the return of Plug-in, we went to the National Electric Vehicle Meeting in Guimarães to talk to electric vehicle users: how do they charge, what do they save, and how do they manage their mobility?

European Mobility Week: Complaints from those who use urban trains in the Lisbon region

As European Mobility Week begins, commuters share their grievances regarding the urban train services operating within the Lisbon metropolitan area.

Aveiro tests closing Eça de Queirós Street to traffic

The local authority will move forward with a pilot project for Eça de Queirós Street, which will be closed to traffic from 16 to 22 September. The test takes place during European Mobility Week.

Portugal is among the countries "most advanced in the adoption of electric vehicles", report indicates

A new report highlights Portugal's leading position in the transition to electric mobility.

Jornal Económico14 Sept

Portugal advances in electric mobility

Portugal is making progress in the adoption and infrastructure of electric vehicles.

Grande Consumo14 Sept

Alentejo Litoral municipalities to receive 4.5 million for clean buses

Municipalities in the Alentejo Litoral region will receive 4.5 million euros to purchase clean buses and charging stations to promote mobility. The funding is provided by the Just Transition Fund and will cover 100% of eligible expenses. The ordinance published this Monday in the Diário da República approves the specific regulation for the initiative.

Buying a car is no longer worth it for many young people: 78% cite costs as the main deterrent

Owning a car in Portugal has become very expensive, with 78% of young people citing purchase costs, fuel, insurance, and maintenance as the primary barriers. A survey by the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, in partnership with Bolt, reveals that convenience and flexibility are increasingly prioritised over vehicle ownership. While 27% of those aged 18-29 still associate car ownership with independence, many now prefer flexible access to transport. Walking and public transport remain the most common habits for this generation, while ride-hailing services are viewed as a complementary alternative. Experts suggest this reflects a structural shift in how young people approach urban mobility.

ECO Mobility Hub, an infrastructure for competitiveness

This September, ECO is launching the Mobility Hub, a permanent editorial project that brings together independent and rigorous economic journalism, proprietary data, studies, and debate to monitor the impact of mobility on the productivity and competitiveness of the Portuguese economy. The new editorial space will analyse transport, logistics, energy, and mobility.

Government publishes regime updating the protection of transport passenger rights

The government recalled that the focus is on “sustainable, intelligent, digital, safe and inclusive mobility, in line with the European Green Deal and the European Union's Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility.”

Municipalities end e-scooter services but companies contest the decision

Shared e-scooter companies state they have implemented rules to ensure proper use of the service, such as mandatory photos at the end of trips, and argue that they are a good solution for mobility.

TVDE association calls for review of restrictions following Oura hit-and-run

The National TVDE Movement Association (AMN TVDE) argues that nightlife safety in Albufeira must be linked to safe and effective mobility policies. Following a hit-and-run incident in Rua da Oura that left 16 people injured, the association's president, Victor Soares, urged the local council to reconsider restrictions on ride-hailing vehicles, suggesting that limiting their access may discourage safe transport alternatives for nightlife patrons. The association has previously filed a legal injunction against the municipality's decision to restrict TVDE vehicle circulation in central areas.

From the Salazar Bridge to the 25 de Abril Bridge: how the infrastructure that transformed Greater Lisbon has changed

Plataforma Media12 Aug

The "bridge train" revolutionised mobility between the banks of the Tagus

Fertagus trains have transported 560 million passengers since 1999, more than the population of the European Union.

Access conditions to public transport continue to constrain and even inhibit inclusive mobility

A report by the Ombudsman reveals that people with disabilities and reduced mobility face significant barriers to using public transport in Lisbon and Porto. Despite legal protections, issues such as broken elevators, lack of integrated assistance, and poor information accessibility often force these passengers to stop using public transport entirely, frequently without even filing formal complaints. The Ombudsman recommends urgent improvements in infrastructure maintenance, real-time information, and operator accountability to ensure autonomous and dignified travel.

Stellantis sells car-sharing business Free2move to German fund Mutares

Stellantis N.V. and German investment firm Mutares SE & Co. KGaA have announced an agreement for the transfer of the entire shareholding in the Free2move car-sharing business. Financial details were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, pending regulatory approval and employee consultation processes. The sale aligns with Stellantis's 'Dare Forward 2030' strategic plan to streamline assets and focus on core vehicle manufacturing. Free2move will operate independently under Mutares, which plans to reorganise the fleet and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Stellantis will continue its mobility services presence through its long-term rental subsidiary, Leasys.

motor24.pt29 Jul

End of shared bicycles and e-scooters in Espinho; council seeks greater safety and pedestrian mobility

The executive argues that the disorder caused by these vehicles has threatened mobility and safety in public spaces. All vehicles must be collected by next Friday, July 31st.

Espinho ends shared bicycle and e-scooter services

An agreement signed with the previous executive was touted as a 'more sustainable internal mobility solution'. The contract between the company and the municipality ended in March. The city council is seeking to enhance public space.

Espinho ends shared bicycle and scooter programme in the city

The Espinho City Council will end the shared bicycle and scooter programme in the city on Friday, arguing that the disorder caused by these vehicles has threatened mobility and safety in public spaces. At issue is the protocol signed in 2022 with the company Byrd, which was highlighted by the executive...

Menezes praises Porto for providing free transport but rules out the same in Gaia: it is necessary "not to destroy the future"

Luís Filipe Menezes argues that Porto has a “serious mobility problem”