Tuesday, 8 September
Trains, metro, buses, flights, taxis and ride-hailing, roads and fares.
The decree-law restructuring the Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) was published today, transferring railway safety and guided systems regulation to the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT). The transition period for the transfer of competencies, resources, and relevant personnel is set at 90 days, starting from the law's entry into force on September 8, 2026.
Germany has established objective civil liability for electric scooter operators, making companies liable for accidents even when users flee or remain unidentified. While this legal precedent sparks debate in Portugal, particularly in Lisbon where a referendum to ban scooters is being sought, no new national law has changed the current status for users or operators in Portugal.
Approximately 80 pine trees infected with the 'Fusarium circinatum' fungus will be removed in the Azóia area of Sintra starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The 40-day operation will involve intermittent access closures and traffic restrictions on local roads, including the municipal forest road and the ER247.
The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR) has launched an awareness campaign for the return to school, reminding drivers to reduce speed near schools and crossings. Data indicates that the risk of a pedestrian fatality increases from 10% at 30 km/h to 90% at 50 km/h.
Police authorities (GNR and PSP) and the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR) are conducting a nationwide awareness and enforcement campaign this week, “Cinto-me vivo”, focused on the use of seat belts, child restraint systems, and motorcycle helmets. The initiative aims to reduce road fatalities and reinforces that seat belt use is legally mandatory for all passengers, regardless of the trip's length.
A wildfire broke out this Monday afternoon in a scrubland area near the EN3 road and the Azambuja industrial zone. Emergency teams report no injuries or homes currently at risk, but the EN3 is restricted due to smoke.
The new digital passport control system has been operational for 24 hours across airports in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro, with no technical issues reported and reduced passenger wait times.
Carris, Lisbon's public transport company, introduced 29 new standard electric buses funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). The company aims to decarbonize its fleet by 2030, with these vehicles entering service next week for the return to school.
The government has restructured the Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT), transferring railway safety and guided transport oversight responsibilities to the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT). The transition of competencies and staff must be completed within 90 days from the decree's entry into force on September 8, 2026.
The government's ISP tax discount on fuel, which was publicly communicated as approximately three cents per litre, was set at 2.5 cents for diesel and even less for petrol in the official ministerial order. This reflects a smaller reduction than anticipated, contributing to higher prices at the pump as of Monday, September 7, 2026.
The National Association of Passenger Transport (ANTROP) is calling for the renewal of emergency fuel subsidies for road transport, estimating a sector-wide cost impact of 15 million euros between July and September due to rising fuel prices. A previous three-month government support program (420 euros per month per heavy vehicle) recently expired, and the government has not yet confirmed an extension, though the Prime Minister indicated potential openness to new measures if current high price levels persist.
Drivers at the Sines refinery are protesting against the recent increase in fuel prices, citing the significant impact the rising costs have on their daily commutes to and from the facility.
The airport operator ANA has proposed an increase in airport fees for 2027. Lisbon's airport fees are proposed to rise by 0.67% (about 10 cents), while fees for Porto and Faro airports are proposed to rise by 3.8% (34 cents).
The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the GNR, and the PSP are launching the 'Cinto-me Vivo' (I feel alive) campaign on Tuesday, September 8. The initiative runs until Monday, September 14, and includes both awareness-raising actions and increased police enforcement regarding the use of seatbelts, child restraint systems, and helmets.
The ANA airport operator has proposed increasing regulated fees at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports starting January 1, 2027, with hikes of 0.67% in Lisbon and up to 3.79% in Porto and Faro. Additionally, national fuel costs have risen significantly due to international conflict, and the SNS requires approximately 600 more anesthesiologists.
Environmental groups warn that nitrogen dioxide levels in major urban traffic areas, particularly in Lisbon and Braga, remain above or near recommended limits. Portugal must transpose a new EU directive by December 11, 2026, which sets stricter air quality standards to be achieved by 2030.
In the six months following the start of the war in Iran, the national bill for diesel increased by 22% and gasoline by 17% compared to the previous year. Prices are seeing a new surge this week.
The Bica and Lavra funiculars in Lisbon remain suspended following the accident involving the Glória lift. No timeline for their return to service has been provided by the operator.
The mandatory collection of biometric data (facial images and fingerprints) for all passengers arriving from countries outside the European Union begins this Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Extreme weather has hit multiple areas in the north and center of Portugal. There are reports of multiple weather-related incidents in the Aveiro district.
The Porto Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMUS) is estimated to cost 1.2 billion euros over a 10-year period. Half of this investment is earmarked for the construction of new metro lines.
A study for Porto's Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMUS) analyzed accident data between 2019 and 2023, identifying high-risk locations for pedestrian accidents, collisions, and cars veering off the road. The plan, which highlights issues like illegal parking, speed, and signal timing, goes to a City Council vote on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for public consultation.
A diagnostic report from Porto's Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMUS) reveals that direct routes are the primary factor for residents switching to public transport, while price is the main motivator for commuters living in the surrounding periphery. The document, which also notes that current transport reliability and regularity levels limit wider adoption, will be voted on for public consultation at the municipal meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The new bypass for the IP2 (Itinerário Principal 2) in Évora is now open to traffic. The project is designed to divert heavy goods vehicle traffic away from the city center.
The Public Security Police (PSP) has increased its operational presence in nightlife zones within Porto to enhance public safety.