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Bus Drivers Protest €1,036 Monthly Wage in Funchal

Bus Drivers Protest €1,036 Monthly Wage in Funchal

€1,036 per month and no inflation adjustment. Madeiran bus drivers took to the streets today, making their voices heard as they stood up for better pay and improved working conditions!

Public Transport in Funchal Hit by Strike Tomorrow

Public Transport in Funchal Hit by Strike Tomorrow

Bus drivers and public transport workers will strike tomorrow. Plan ahead, as this will likely impact your travel and cause delays.

Horários do Funchal Resumes Sale of Prepaid Tickets

Horários do Funchal Resumes Sale of Prepaid Tickets

Horários do Funchal resumes sale of prepaid tickets, which are available exclusively at Payshop agents and valid until the end of March 2025.

Madeira Reports 25% Growth in Public Bus Passengers

Madeira Reports 25% Growth in Public Bus Passengers

Madeira's bus services carried 16 million passengers from January to September 2024, reflecting a 25.2% year-on-year increase and growing public transport demand.

Passengers Slam Madeira’s New Public Transport System

Passengers Slam Madeira’s New Public Transport System

Madeira has made significant progress in improving public transportation on the island. However, not everything is going as planned: SIGA seems barely able to cope with the increasing demand, and longstanding issues remain unresolved.

Aerobus Ticket Prices Rise Amid Plans for All-Inclusive Tourist Pass

Aerobus Ticket Prices Rise Amid Plans for All-Inclusive Tourist Pass

Aerobus ticket prices went up slightly, as plans for the introduction of an all-inclusive tourist pass have been announced.

40-Year-Old Madeira Buses Roaming The Streets of England

40-Year-Old Madeira Buses Roaming The Streets of England

Diário de Notícias da Madeira reports that old Rodoeste buses, replaced by newer models, are now roaming the streets of England, where they have found a new life and different purpose.

Ultimate Guide to Public Transportation in Madeira

Ultimate Guide to Public Transportation in Madeira

Thinking of exploring Madeira without the hassle of renting a car? Here is your ultimate guide to public transportation in Madeira!

Thrilling Shift: Madeira’s Public Transport Rises, Car Sales Fall

Thrilling Shift: Madeira’s Public Transport Rises, Car Sales Fall

Madeira's public transport system is gaining momentum while new car sales decrease by almost 15%. Is this shift signaling changes in Madeiran transit dynamics?

New Pico Do Arieiro Bus Routes Face Backlash

New Pico Do Arieiro Bus Routes Face Backlash

New bus route to Pico do Arieiro faces backlash from right wing party, fearing unfair competition and worsening traffic.

Horários do Funchal Launches Bus Services To Pico Do Arieiro

Horários do Funchal Launches Bus Services To Pico Do Arieiro

Excellent news coming from 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹 📢 which launches 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 to 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗼 from August 5th, enhancing access and reducing local traffic 🚍 🚦