Mobility

Amadora City Council approves protocol for Metrobus studies between Oeiras and Lisbon

The Amadora, Lisbon, and Oeiras municipalities, alongside Carris and Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa (TML), have approved a cooperation protocol to develop technical studies and project plans for a new electric Metrobus (Bus Rapid Transit) system. The proposed route aims to connect Algés, Benfica, and Reboleira, providing a link between the Cascais and Sintra railway lines through residential and business areas including Alfragide, Buraca, and Venda Nova.

Correio da Manhã· 4h agoRead original ↗

This update is from Bica

Your quick shot of what's changing in Portugal and affecting your status, your home, your money, and whatever might disrupt your day. Short and clear updates, gathered from Portuguese sources.

No signup. No app download. Nothing to pay.

Read today’s briefing

More on Mobility

Mobility

Climate Agency given deadline to redefine EU funding for 2030 decarbonization

The government has instructed the Climate Agency to define priority areas for the EU Modernization Fund by 31 December, specifically targeting electric vehicle (EV) subsidies for families and small businesses, the decarbonization of heavy goods transport, and reducing natural gas consumption in industry. Minister of Environment and Energy Maria da Graça Carvalho confirmed that the government plans to support the purchase of approximately 20,000 EVs for low-income households with up to 80% funding, as well as providing support for up to 9,000 EVs for micro-enterprises.

Observador· 15m agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Mobility

Users' association organizes protest with car horns on Friday against tolls on the IP3

The Association of Users and Survivors of the IP3 is organizing a protest on Friday, 31 October, near Penacova to oppose potential future tolls on the road. The protest, which involves asking drivers to honk their horns, follows recent statements by the Minister of Infrastructure regarding the possibility of tolls to fund public infrastructure.

RTP· 2h agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Mobility

New fuel price fluctuations are coming: know everything here

Based on Wednesday's market closing, diesel is expected to rise by approximately 3.5 cents per liter starting next week, while gasoline is expected to drop by about 2 cents. If these estimates hold, diesel prices could reach 2.219 euros per liter and gasoline 2.095 euros per liter.

CNN Portugal· 4h agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Practical alerts

See all →

Media-reported alerts

Braga opens applications for grants of up to 2,500 euros for families with energy difficulties · Observador · 2h ago
Diagnostic and therapeutic technicians at ULS Amadora-Sintra strike with high turnout · Correio da Manhã · 8h ago
Prison strike to suspend conjugal visits and food deliveries for six weeks · Correio da Manhã · 19h ago
Government leaves strike negotiations to CP management · Correio da Manhã · 2d ago

Live official alerts

Yellow rain warning for Madeira on Sunday.
yellow warningIPMA· Madeira· from Sun 00:00
The CP strike on Friday 30 October is cancelled and trains run normally.
CP· Lisbon area +2· on Fri 30 Oct

See continuously updated official alerts live alerts →

About Bica

Your quick shot of what's changing in Portugal and affecting your status, your home, your money, and whatever might disrupt your day. Short and clear updates, gathered from Portuguese sources.

No signup. No app download. Nothing to pay.

More about Bica →

Feedback and corrections are welcome: hello@bica.now