Rental Cars Reach 102,852 Bookings, €17M in Revenue
First ever public data on Madeira’s rental cars is here! In Q1 2025: 102,852 rentals, €17.07M revenue, 11,069 vehicles, mostly rented by German, Portuguese, and Polish tourists.
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Throughout the last decades, traffic has been increasing steadily in Madeira. Stay up-to-date on the latest road incidents. Get breaking news on traffic jams, rental cars, road closures, and incidents regarding public transportation.
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Chega’s Claim on TVDE Law: Political Rhetoric, Not Legal Reality
Chega MP Francisco Gomes claims Madeira can regulate TVDE services using EU law and regional autonomy, but his conclusions are clearly wrong -raising the question of whether they are deliberate.
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?
Foreigners Make Up 22% of Traffic Violations in Madeira
Madeira’s 2025 traffic data shows foreigners account for up to 22% of violations, mostly due to poor parking.
Madeira Wants National TVDE Law to Change
Madeira’s next move in its effort to control TVDE businesses like Bolt or Uber: ammend national law.
€2 Daily Rental Car Tax Set to Launch in Madeira
Madeira is preparing to introduce a new €2 daily fee on rental cars. This measure comes in addition to the recently applied taxes on overnight stays, cruises, and tourist attractions.
Madeira Tunnels Soon Have Full 5G Mobile Coverage
MEO has announced full 5G and mobile coverage in Madeira’s main highway tunnels, after investing €3.5 million over five years to expand digital connectivity.
VR1: Container Falls From Truck and Crashes Into Opposite Lane
A massive container broke free from a truck and crashed onto the opposite lane between Funchal and Santa Cruz. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
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
Man Dies in Car Accident on VR1
A man was trapped and fatally injured in a BMW convertible accident on the VR1 near Câmara de Lobos. He sustained severe head injuries and died at the scene.
Madeira TVDE Law Declared Unconstitutional
The Representative of the Republic for Madeira blocked a regional law on ride-hailing services, stating the government exceeded its powers by trying to stop issuing new operator and driver licenses.
