Public Transport

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Partido Socialista (PS) Wants New Passenger Ferry For Madeira

Partido Socialista (PS) Wants New Passenger Ferry For Madeira

A passenger ferry service connecting Madeira to mainland Portugal has been attempted twice, but the demand for its return persists.

All Aboard! Madeira's Buses See Rise In Passenger Numbers

All Aboard! Madeira's Buses See Rise In Passenger Numbers

Madeira's public bus system improvements and free ride policies for certain demographics are boosting bus passenger numbers.

PAN Madeira Speaks Out For Reforming Public Transportation In Madeira

PAN Madeira Speaks Out For Reforming Public Transportation In Madeira

Read PAN's powerful press release advocating for reforming public transportation in Madeira.

First New Iveco Buses Deployed In Madeira

First New Iveco Buses Deployed In Madeira

The arrival of the first of the 106 new buses in Madeira marks a significant step in modernizing public transit. Will it also contribute to improving public transportation as a more widely used mode of transportation?

Paid Parking Coming To Pico do Arieiro

Paid Parking Coming To Pico do Arieiro

Authorities announce paid parking for the Pico do Arieiro area. Capacities for more than 200 vehicles & new rules for the radar area in the near future.

Horários do Funchal Launches WhatsApp Channel

Horários do Funchal Launches WhatsApp Channel

Public Transportation on the rise, as Horários do Funchal seeks to improve customer satisfaction by offering an official WhatsApp channel.

Young Man Hanging on Bus in Camara de Lobos

Young Man Hanging on Bus in Camara de Lobos

The "bus surfing" incident was filmed through a car following the bus.

Funchal: Taxi Drivers Arrested for Overcharging

Funchal: Taxi Drivers Arrested for Overcharging

A news report has highlighted separate incidents involving instances of exorbitant fees charged by Funchal taxis.

Explosive Growth: Rental Car Market Triples in Just 24 Months

Explosive Growth: Rental Car Market Triples in Just 24 Months

The rental car market in Madeira tripled within only 2 years. Why is that and what can be a solution?

Rain Inside Bus Sparks Uproar on Social Media

Rain Inside Bus Sparks Uproar on Social Media

The poor condition of some of the buses has become a topic of vivid discussion on social media.

Superpedestrian E-Scooters Ceased Operations in Madeira

Superpedestrian E-Scooters Ceased Operations in Madeira

The company has gone into liquidation with all scooters already being taken from the streets