Fixed Speed Radars Coming to Madeira This Year
Madeira will receive fixed speed cameras on Via Rápida and Via Expresso this year.
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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.
Madeiran Rental Car Companies Raise Alarm at New Law
Car rentals in Madeira raise alarm as new regulations impose strict parking requirements, electric vehicle quotas, and a two-euro daily fee
Fixed Speed-Control Radars Could Come to Madeira
Madeira may soon install fixed speed-control radars as part of a new 2025 safety plan. Officials hope these cameras will reduce accidents by slowing traffic in high-risk areas.
Ribeira Brava - Calheta Expressway Extension
A new study, set to conclude by the end of 2026, will outline plans to duplicate the expressway between Ribeira Brava and Calheta in two phases, adding an additional lane in each direction.
Chega Pushes to Launch Madeira-Mainland Ferry
Francisco Gomes of Chega-Madeira urged the government to launch an international tender to reinstate the regular ferry service, which was discontinued in 2019.
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.
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.
