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Electric intercity buses to be introduced in Portugal

Eleven new electric buses are set to enter service in the Leiria region by the end of 2026, pending the completion of a charging station in the Cova das Faias Industrial Zone. The fleet, funded in part by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), will be used to reinforce high-demand routes and add 300,000 kilometres of annual service in the municipalities of Leiria, Pombal, and Porto de Mós.

Why it mattersIf you live in or commute through the Leiria region, you can expect expanded bus capacity and more frequent service on high-demand routes by the end of 2026.

The Portugal News· 1h ago

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