Almost 20 Million Bus Passengers Since the Beginning of 2025
In 2025, Madeira saw rising used car registrations, falling new car sales, 19.5 million bus passengers, higher cable car revenue, airport growth, and increased maritime traffic.
In 2025, Madeira saw rising used car registrations, falling new car sales, 19.5 million bus passengers, higher cable car revenue, airport growth, and increased maritime traffic.
Think your car can play king of the curb? Horários do Funchal says think again: illegal parking at bus stops slows buses, triggers a chain of problems, and can put lives at risk. Fines can reach 150€.
It ain't over, until its over! Old Giro Bus passes remain valid until February 2026 - provided that this will be the last extension.
Could a surface metro - once again proposed by a political actor - connecting Santa Cruz, Caniço, and Funchal transform daily commutes, ease congestion, and significantly enhance public transport and residents’ quality of life?
Cable cars for Funchal residents? Smarter traffic systems? A modernized bus fleet? Politicians across the spectrum are sharing ideas to reduce car dependence and tackle Madeira’s traffic problems.
The strike by Horários do Funchal staff, planned for two days, was cancelled when workers agreed to the company’s proposal during a union meeting this evening.
There are discussions in Porto Moniz about offering free transport to help elderly residents and workers move around the municipality
Horários do Funchal has set a final deadline for loading and using old pre-purchased urban travel tickets, allowing passengers to use HF passes.
The SNMOT workers’ union is not backing down and has scheduled a new two-day strike for better wages and working conditions.
SNMOT expresses willingness to meet the Government to discuss Horários do Funchal workers’ demands and concerns.
A bus driver in Funchal revived a passenger who suffered cardiac arrest before the man was taken to hospital.