Mobility
Law has changed but taxis cannot yet operate as ride-hailing (TVDE)
Although the new law (Law 59/2026) allowing taxis to operate as ride-hailing services came into effect on 1 September 2026, the service remains non-operational. The Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) states that further regulations concerning driver training, vehicle certification (stickers), and data sharing technical specifications are still required before integration can begin. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing has not provided a timeline for the publication of these necessary ordinances.
Why it matters
If you are a taxi driver hoping to register as a TVDE driver, or a passenger interested in booking taxis via ride-hailing apps, you cannot do so yet despite the law change, as the government has not yet issued the mandatory technical regulations.ObservadorRead original ↗
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