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
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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.
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.
