Transport association backs TVDE drivers' protest
The Associação Portuguesa de Transportadores em Automóveis Descaracterizados (APTAD) has expressed solidarity with TVDE drivers planning a protest next week, criticising declining driver incomes. The association says TVDE drivers' earnings are insufficient and have steadily worsened; drivers have discussed a planned “desliga” (platform logout) action. Riders and passengers should expect possible service disruption if drivers proceed with the protest.
TVDE refers to app‑based private‑hire ride services; the acronym stands for Transporte em Veículos Descaracterizados a partir de Plataforma Eletrónica and covers drivers working for platforms like Uber and Bolt. Drivers are using temporary app shutdowns as a protest over what they say is inadequate regulation and working conditions, so commuters who rely on ride‑hailing during peak hours should expect possible service disruptions next week.
The Associação Portuguesa de Transportadores em Automóveis Descaracterizados (Portuguese Association of Transporters in Unmarked Vehicles) is an association that represents drivers who work in TVDE services (ride‑hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt). It commonly organises negotiations and protests on behalf of drivers, so travellers and platform workers should watch its announcements because they can affect service availability and regulatory discussions.
TVDE drivers to strike over 'lack of regulation'
Across the country, drivers for the Uber and Bolt platforms will take turns switching off their apps between 19 and 24 January. Self-employed workers are calling for the sector's legislation to be reviewed.
TVDE drivers to protest next week; disruptions expected to Uber and Bolt trips
TVDE drivers will alternately log out of the Uber and Bolt apps during morning peak hours.
Private-hire (TVDE) drivers to protest against Uber and Bolt next week
Between 19 and 24 January drivers will take turns switching off their apps during the morning peak demand period. Platforms have been acting like 'the employer of the entire sector', says an organiser.
Man attempts to steal ride‑hailing vehicle during trip in Silves
The victim was able to defend themself with the help of a third person and prevented the robbery until the GNR arrived; the force had been alerted via 112.
TVDE representatives call for a review of the law
The Portuguese Association of Car Transporters says the Government pledged in parliament and to the sector to present a proposal to revise the TVDE law 'by the end of 2025'.
Somos TVDE proposes a sectoral self-regulation commission
Faced with “gaps and omissions” in the laws governing the activity, drivers asked Parliament to implement “a kind of social dialogue within the TVDE market”.
