Madeira government suspends TVDE license issuance for four months

The Regional Government of Madeira decided on Thursday 12 November 2026 to suspend the issuing of new TVDE operator licenses, operator endorsements, and driver registrations in the region for four months. The measure was approved during the Regional Government Council meeting held at Quinta Vigia in Funchal.

Why it matters

If you drive or plan to work as a TVDE operator or driver in Madeira, new licenses and registrations are frozen for four months from Thursday 12 November 2026.

Correio da Manhã· 4h agoRead original ↗

Useful?

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.

It's free, with no signup and no app to download.

Read today’s briefing

Related updates

Economy

Overnight stays in tourist accommodation see highest growth in four months in September

Overnight stays in tourist accommodation increased by 2% in September, reaching 8.7 million, with total revenue for the sector rising 6.1% to 890.2 million euros. For the first nine months of the year, overnight stays totaled 66 million, a 1.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

RTP· 1w agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Mobility

Study shows TVDE sector must be regulated in Madeira

The Regional Government of Madeira announced that a new legal diploma to regulate the TVDE sector is being prepared for the regional parliament, following a study by the region's Institute for Mobility and Transport. Existing licenses, numbering around 800, are safeguarded, but the issuance of new authorizations will be conditioned and the current suspension of new licenses will be extended. The author of the study noted that TVDE supply surged while demand dropped, and a new national law entering into force in September allows autonomous regions to regulate the sector according to their specificities.

Correio da Manhã· 1w agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Healthcare

Madeira identifies four tuberculosis cases in Câmara de Lobos

The Regional Health Service of Madeira (Sesaram) announced the identification of four tuberculosis cases in Câmara de Lobos, west of Funchal. The patients have been isolated and are being monitored, the contingency plan has been activated, and screenings are underway at the local health center.

Correio da Manhã· 1w agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Practical alerts

See all →

Media-reported alerts

Rising water levels lead to activation of emergency plan for the Tagus basin · Diário de Notícias · 2h ago
Paddy Cosgrave says housing protest camp is 'welcome' at Web Summit · Observador · 4h ago

Live official alerts

Yellow rough sea warnings, Thursday to Friday
yellow warningIPMA· Lisbon area +2· until 03:00
CP has cancelled the RENFE strike in the North and Porto area from Tuesday 10 November until Thursday 12 November.
CP· Porto area +1· until 12 Nov

See all live official 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.

It's free, with no signup and no app to download.

More about Bica →

Feedback and corrections are welcome: hello@bica.now