Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · TransportationMadeira airports reached 2.24M passengers through May with direct routes to New York, Luxembourg, and Prague. Cheaper fares and more connectivity mean easier travel for residents and visitors.
Transportation · PoliticsGlória and Lavra funiculars to be replaced entirely after fatal 2025 crash. Historic cable systems scrapped, multi-year closure confirmed. What Lisbon residents need to know.
Transportation · PoliticsNew Porto-Gaia bridge with road deck starts 2026, easing traffic but requiring demolitions in Santo Ovídio. What residents need to know about the double-deck project.
Transportation · National News290 drivers caught in Porto's post-São João 2026 crackdown. Portugal's alcohol limits, criminal thresholds, and what residents must know about enforcement.
Transportation · EconomyPorto bans trucks over 3.5 tonnes on VCI weekdays from Sept 15, 2026, 7am-9pm. Permits available for deliveries. CREP toll-free alternative. What it means for you.
Transportation · EconomyPolestar exits US market by 2027 after regulatory denial. European buyers benefit from brand's strategic pivot, with 80% of sales already in Europe.
Economy · TransportationEurope's automakers cut 100,000 jobs amid Chinese EV competition. Portugal's 63,000-worker sector faces major shifts. Find out how this affects you.
Transportation · National NewsTwo new carriages arrive mid-2027 but won't ease Fertagus overcrowding until then. Here's what daily Lisbon-Setúbal commuters should expect today.
Transportation · EnvironmentLisboa region issues cycling challenge to 52 municipalities during COP31 Bike Ride. Learn how the push for connected bike routes could transform regional commuting by 2030.