Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EnvironmentPortugal's €10M Fundo Ambiental electric car subsidy sold out in hours. Learn how to prep documents now and maximise your chance of getting the next EV rebate.
Sports · TransportationPlan your Sunday in Porto: the São Silvestre run shuts central streets 09:00-22:00. Metro boosts frequency and CP offers €3 return tickets—check routes before you travel.
Environment · TransportationDry skies for Portugal’s New Year’s Eve, but brace for sub-zero valleys, coastal highs of 10–15 °C, morning fog and yellow cold alerts — drive home safely.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal’s road-safety blitz logged 12 deaths, 3,000 injuries and 433 drunk-driving arrests in one week. Checkpoints run until 4 Jan 2026—choose a sober ride.
Transportation · National NewsOver Christmas and New Year, Portugal’s GNR and PSP arrested 453 motorists for drunk driving, leaving 12 dead; discover checkpoints, fines and safety tips now.
Transportation · EconomyÍlhavo drivers face a 4-km detour after Vista Alegre Bridge closes. Council weighs €1M repair vs €3M rebuild; public consultation opens in January in Portugal.
Transportation · ImmigrationLisbon Airport police reinforcements have trimmed passport queues to ~60 minutes, but EES hold-ups persist. Learn tips to breeze through checks.
Transportation · EnvironmentApply 29 Dec 2025–12 Feb 2026 for Portugal’s €17.6 M EV incentive fund. Grants up to €4k for cars, €800 for home chargers & 50% off e-bikes and cargo bikes.
TransportationPorto’s metro, STCP buses and trams stop at 20:00 on 24 Dec and resume 09:00 on 25 Dec. Check the full holiday schedule now to avoid festive travel surprises.