Latest news and stories about public transport in infrastructure in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Porto is reducing its e-scooter fleet and transitioning to shared bicycles through negotiations with private operators, presenting a different approach to urban mobility regulation compared to Lisbon's more radical plans.
Over 100 private ambulances are set to stage a slow-march protest across the 25 de Abril Bridge toward Lisbon next Monday. Organised by the Portuguese Ambulance League, the demonstration protests alleged government discrimination, rising operational costs, exclusion from fuel subsidies, and National Health Service payment delays.
The Lisbon City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal to suspend shared electric scooters, following Mayor Carlos Moedas's pledge to tackle risky rider behaviour.
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.
The Portuguese government's Green Rail Pass initiative faces significant implementation challenges, including train shortages and operational coordination issues, with integration for Fertagus delayed until November.
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 Portuguese government has announced that the Green Rail Pass will be valid on CP suburban trains in Lisbon and Porto starting this Sunday, with plans for Fertagus integration currently in progress.
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.
The Mayor of Cascais discussed the future of urban development at the CNN Portugal Summit, highlighting the city's commitment to free public transport and sustainable infrastructure.
The Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection (DECO) has challenged the legality of a new protocol establishing fixed taxi fares from Lisbon airport, arguing it may disadvantage consumers and restrict the use of taximeters.
Portugal faces a nationwide general strike as labour unions protest against proposed legislative changes affecting public services and transport sectors.
The criminal investigation into the Glória Funicular accident remains ongoing without formal suspects, with findings expected by March 2027 as authorities examine systemic safety failures at Carris.
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.
The Lisbon Metropolitan Command of the PSP is calling for increased staffing, enhanced social support for drug addiction, and a more measured public discourse regarding regional security.
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 Portuguese government will fund two billion euros in infrastructure projects, including major hospital and metro expansions, through the State Budget after their removal from the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with assurances that no tax hikes will follow.
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.
President António José Seguro has enacted a new legal framework for rail transport oversight, licensing, and maintenance following the 2025 Glória funicular derailment. The legislation shifts safety responsibilities to the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) and aligns national standards with European rail safety requirements.
The final report on the Glória funicular accident has been delayed until the first quarter of 2027 due to complex technical assessments and ongoing investigations by the GPIAAF and the Public Prosecutor's Office.
The Portuguese government has confirmed that the transport infrastructure model for the new Lisbon airport remains under review by a multi-entity working group.
PSD leader Luís Montenegro announced that a new 20-euro monthly public transport pass will be implemented in the Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas beginning in September.
A CNN Portugal analysis reveals that only 2.7% of trains between Lisbon and Porto arrived on time during a one-week period, with an average delay of 20 minutes per journey.
Railway traffic on the Northern line has resumed in both directions following a suspension caused by a brush fire in Vila Franca de Xira that required extensive emergency response.
Lisbon's Red Line metro service faced significant disruptions after a pipe burst caused water accumulation in the tunnels, leading passengers to evacuate onto the tracks and forcing a temporary suspension of operations between Chelas and the airport.
A new high-speed rail link will reduce travel time between the future Lisbon airport and the capital's centre to 20 minutes.
ANA's technical report on the new Lisbon airport warns the government that project success depends on critical improvements to accessibility, environmental mitigation, and infrastructure planning to ensure long-term operational viability.
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.
