Canhas To Get Via Rápida Access, Albuquerque Says
Miguel Albuquerque says Canhas will get access to the Via Rápida through a renegotiation of Madeira's road partnerships, but gave no timeline for the work.
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Funchal Opens Bus Lanes to Speed Up Storm Exit
Funchal city council and the PSP opened the city's bus lanes to general traffic on Tuesday, to help residents leave the centre faster as storm Charles worsens.
Madeira to Install Speed Cameras on Via Rápida
Madeira's government will open a tender this year for speed cameras on the Via Rápida, aiming to have them running by 2027.
Via Rápida Carries 40,500 Vehicles a Day Through September
Traffic on Madeira's Via Rápida rose 1.4% in the first nine months of 2026, but growth stalled between July and September.
44% of all 2025 Car Registrations in Madeira Were Electrified
In 2025, Madeira’s car market showed a clear shift toward electric and hybrid vehicles, with electrified vehicles accounting for 44% of all new registrations among nearly 3,800 cars.
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.
