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Lisbon's Mayor Carlos Moedas has suspended shared e-scooter services across the city, citing regulatory non-compliance by operating companies.
Lisbon City Council plans to ban shared electric scooters citing safety concerns and public space obstruction, while expanding the municipal Gira bicycle network.
Lisbon Metro has labelled Wednesday's planned strike as disproportionate and inappropriate, highlighting that the 24-hour shutdown, affecting around 600,000 passengers, stems from the demands of approximately one hundred workers despite recently concluded collective bargaining agreements.
The Navegante app has launched a trip planner using real-time data from eight operators across Greater Lisbon, alongside plans to unify Lisbon and Porto transit ticketing by 2026.
Lisbon airport faces significant operational challenges due to the new Entry-Exit System, prompting calls to optimize existing infrastructure capacity while awaiting the development of the new Alcochete airport.
The Lisbon Metropolitan Council has approved new Navegante public transport tickets for tourists and event attendees, offering one-day passes for 15 euros and five-day passes for 37.50 euros to encourage sustainable travel.
Lisbon's PS municipal deputies are pushing for an ad hoc committee to oversee the ongoing investigation into the Glória Funicular accident, as official reports face further delays one year after the tragedy.
Carris reports that safety inspections for Lisbon's historic Bica and Lavra funiculars and the Santa Justa lift remain ongoing, with operations delayed by supply chain issues and safety requirements following the Glória funicular incident.
The Glória funicular in Lisbon is set for a complete reconstruction with a reopening planned for 2029, amid ongoing legal and support challenges following a past accident.
The Portuguese government has confirmed that the transport infrastructure model for the new Lisbon airport remains under review by a multi-entity working group.
The National Association of Professional Firefighters reports that Lisbon Sapadores ambulance crews are filing waivers of responsibility amid broader concerns over INEM's operational constraints and upcoming strike actions.
Metropolitano de Lisboa has delayed the phased platform closures at the Praça de Espanha metro station by 21 days, with new dates set for August and September, as part of ongoing renovation efforts to improve service quality.
Over 70% of the building stock in the Greater Lisbon region dates back to before 1990, raising concerns regarding seismic safety and structural integrity.
Lisbon plans to launch a new rapid surface metro line by 2029 connecting Santa Apolónia to Parque das Nações, aiming to alleviate the city's chronic traffic congestion and public transport inefficiencies.
Lisbon's public transport operators, including Metropolitano de Lisboa and Transtejo, have announced significant service expansions and infrastructure upgrades, such as earlier metro hours and new ferry routes, to improve regional mobility.
The Lisbon Metro will extend its operating hours until 3:00 AM on the night of Santo António to accommodate festival-goers, though the company notes that connections are not guaranteed after the final departures.
The ongoing chaos at Lisbon Airport is a predictable consequence of decades of political inaction and a lack of infrastructure investment, highlighting a broader culture of neglect in public services that prioritizes political power struggles over the needs of travelers and taxpayers.
The Avenida Association warns that operational constraints at Lisbon Airport are damaging Portugal's tourism competitiveness and hindering foreign investment.
Passengers departing from Lisbon airport are facing renewed delays during security screening procedures.
Long queues have returned to Lisbon Airport's departures area, extending as far as the Duty Free section, marking a resurgence of congestion issues.
The Lisbon Metro Green line will suspend service between Rossio and Cais do Sodré from May 2 to May 5 due to expansion works, with full operations resuming on May 6.
The right to strike must be balanced against the public's right to freedom of movement, ensuring that labour disputes do not completely paralyze urban infrastructure.
Lisbon Metro workers have initiated a two-day strike, with no minimum services mandated by the Arbitration Court, resulting in a complete shutdown of the network.
The Lisbon Metro has announced preventive measures in response to forecasted bad weather, which may lead to delays in the opening of the Blue and Green lines on Saturday. These measures include the installation of protective barriers at critical access points and the temporary closure of access to six stations.
The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.
Benfica members approved the “Benfica District” project at an extraordinary General Assembly, with 59.24% voting in favour. The development — a campaign pledge of re-elected president Rui Costa — aims to transform the area around the Estádio da Luz, increase stadium capacity and will have material implications for the club's revenue streams, the local property market and urban infrastructure planning.
Chaired by socialist Hugo Lobo, the committee agreed to begin with hearings of the vice-president of Lisbon City Hall and councillor for Mobility, Gonçalo Reis (PSD), and the Carris administration, which are now to be scheduled.
Partial strikes scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at the Lisbon Metro are being called off after the Arbitration Court decreed minimum service requirements. Trade unions state that the decision compromises the safety of passengers and workers. Union leader Sara Gligó confirmed that the strikes for the 28th and 30th of October are cancelled, citing concerns that the court's ruling allows for the replacement of striking staff with unqualified personnel.
Third part of the 'Investigação CM' segment from October 26, 2026.
