Watch the Lobo Marinho Ferry Battle Rough Seas
The Lobo Marinho ferry faced strong winds and rough seas on its recent trip between Madeira and Porto Santo, as shown in a new video posted on Youtube.
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Transport Workers Threaten New 48-Hour Strike Over Pay Dispute
The Transport Workers' Union continues to push for fair wages and firmly states that it will not back down from its demands. Their could be new and prolonged strikes if no agreement is reached.
Bus Strike Warning: Services May Be Affected Tomorrow
Planning to take the bus tomorrow? Be aware that the strike by bus drivers, demanding fair wages, is still ongoing and may disrupt your journey.
PS Pushes for Metro Between Funchal and Caniço
Paulo Cafôfo calls for a metro connecting Funchal and Caniço. He argues it would provide faster, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation, improving the quality of life on the island.
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
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, which are available exclusively at Payshop agents and valid until the end of March 2025.
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
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 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
Diário de NotÃcias 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.
