Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EconomyPorto Metro logged a record 94.5 million trips in 2025. Fares remain frozen while two new lines and faster validators roll out—learn how to dodge peak-hour crowding.
Transportation · TechSTCP’s 420 buses now accept Visa, Mastercard and MB Way contactless taps, ending coins on board. Enjoy 15% faster boarding and buy up to 5 tickets in one tap.
TransportationTAP Air Portugal flight TP561 returned to Hamburg after a hydraulic failure. All 109 passengers are safe; discover your EU261 rights and how to claim compensation through ANAC.
Transportation · EnvironmentPortugal rail disruption continues after Storm Kristin; check the CP app and website for updates, bus replacements and revised schedules from Porto to Setúbal.
Economy · TransportationAzores February fuel relief: 95-octane petrol falls to €1.598/l, diesel steady at €1.474/l. Learn why global oil volatility could push prices back up in March.
Transportation · TourismDiscover how Porto’s Dom Luís I Bridge, a 140-year-old double-decker marvel, moves 30 million metro riders yearly while remaining a UNESCO-protected icon.
Transportation · EconomyRyanair’s standoff threatens Azores travel: 400,000 seats may disappear and fares soar. Deal must close by Feb—Portugal residents should book spring trips now.
Environment · TransportationStorm Kristin moves east, but 340,000 homes in Portugal remain without power; Lisbon–Porto rail slowed and 8m waves forecast along the west coast this weekend.
Transportation · PoliticsMadeira and Azores residents can now book Lisbon or Porto flights for just €79/€119 via Portugal’s new digital portal—but unpaid taxes may block your refund. Learn how the rules work.