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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PS Wants Traffic Limits for Rent-a-Car Vehicles in Funchal
The PS calls for restrictions on rental cars and the creation of peripheral parking areas to reduce congestion in the city’s central streets.
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Madeira Has Second-Highest Road Death Toll in Portugal
Madeira has the highest number of road deaths outside Lisbon, with 12 fatalities in 2024. Authorities plan to improve safety by increasing speed control and introducing new radar systems.
Try the Madeira Bus App: An Interview with the Developer
The Madeira Bus App is the work of a single developer driven by a simple goal: to help people navigate Madeira more easily. Here’s what he has to say.
Madeira Taxi Fare Cut Fails as Taximeters Reject Lower Rates
Bummer! Madeira taxis failed to lower fares by adjusting taximeters, revealing a setup that does not allow price decreases.
Ponta do Sol Announces Estrada dos Anjos Project
Ponta do Sol intends to partially cover Estrada dos Anjos, following the Tabua-Ribeira Brava model, to ensure safety while preserving the landscape.
Fixed Speed Radars Coming to Madeira This Year
Madeira will receive fixed speed cameras on Via Rápida and Via Expresso this year.
First Fatal Road Accident of 2026 Claims Life of Man
Madeira’s first fatal road accident of 2026 occurred in Ribeira Brava when a man died after his car fell down a steep slope.
12 People Killed in Traffic Accidents Across Madeira This Year
Madeira saw twelve traffic-related incidents that resulted in fatalities in 2025. These are the confirmed cases reported across the island this year.
Over 200 of Madeira’s Taxis Are 15 Years or Older
Over 200 of Madeira’s 800 taxis are 15 years or older, with industry leaders seeking license extensions despite high competition.
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.
