The Assembly of the Republic is preparing to vote on a proposal that would make helmets mandatory for users of bicycles and electric scooters. The measure has faced long-standing opposition from active mobility advocates.
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The 'Barómetro das Cidades' report by the Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos shows that only 58% of Greater Lisbon residents are satisfied with their city, compared to 76% in Porto and small coastal cities. Key concerns include housing costs—which affect other spending for 51% of respondents—and transport, with Greater Lisbon residents facing the longest average daily commutes at 80 minutes and expressing the lowest satisfaction with public transport reliability and punctuality in the country.
The transport regulator (AMT) is proposing the introduction of per-kilometer road charging and congestion pricing in specific high-traffic areas to address funding gaps in road infrastructure. The regulator also views the upcoming expiration of existing public-private partnership (PPP) highway contracts as a strategic opportunity to implement this new revenue model.
SATA is offering passengers with flights operated by SATA Air Açores the option to reschedule their travel dates without penalties or fare differences for flights between September 29 and October 11, subject to availability. This measure is in response to the public administration strike scheduled for October 2, with the airline also considering the use of wet-lease (ACMI) aircraft to ensure connectivity.