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Almost 20 Million Bus Passengers Since the Beginning of 2025

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.

Funchal Targets Drivers Who Park Illegally at Bus Stops

Funchal Targets Drivers Who Park Illegally at Bus Stops

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€.

Horários do Funchal Again Extends Use of Old GIRO Passes

Horários do Funchal Again Extends Use of Old GIRO Passes

It ain't over, until its over! Old Giro Bus passes remain valid until February 2026 - provided that this will be the last extension.

Calls for Surface Metro Linking Santa Cruz, Caniço and Funchal

Calls for Surface Metro Linking Santa Cruz, Caniço and Funchal

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?

Rethinking Travel: Madeira’s Vision for City Mobility

Rethinking Travel: Madeira’s Vision for City Mobility

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.

Bus Strike in Funchal Called Off After Agreement

Bus Strike in Funchal Called Off After Agreement

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.

Porto Moniz Talks About Free Transport for Residents

Porto Moniz Talks About Free Transport for Residents

There are discussions in Porto Moniz about offering free transport to help elderly residents and workers move around the municipality

Horários do Funchal Sets Final Deadline for Old Tickets

Horários do Funchal Sets Final Deadline for Old Tickets

Horários do Funchal has set a final deadline for loading and using old pre-purchased urban travel tickets, allowing passengers to use HF passes.

Bus Drivers in Madeira Announce New Strike in September

Bus Drivers in Madeira Announce New Strike in September

The SNMOT workers’ union is not backing down and has scheduled a new two-day strike for better wages and working conditions.

Union Reaffirms Willingness to Discuss Workers’ Demands

Union Reaffirms Willingness to Discuss Workers’ Demands

SNMOT expresses willingness to meet the Government to discuss Horários do Funchal workers’ demands and concerns.

Funchal Bus Driver Performs Lifesaving CPR on Passenger

Funchal Bus Driver Performs Lifesaving CPR on Passenger

A bus driver in Funchal revived a passenger who suffered cardiac arrest before the man was taken to hospital.