New TVDE law: over 500 taxi drivers registered with Bolt

The new law regulating TVDE (ride-hailing) services now allows taxi drivers to operate on these platforms. Bolt Portugal reports that over 500 taxi drivers have already registered, noting a strong willingness from operators to adapt despite ongoing regulatory questions.

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If you are a taxi user, you may increasingly find taxi drivers operating through apps like Bolt, reflecting a significant shift in how the two transport sectors are integrating in Portugal.

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