Mobility

Porto City Council wants to turn Silo Auto into an urban logistics centre

Porto's municipal government plans to convert the Silo Auto car park into an urban logistics centre, build a new bus terminal to complement the Campanhã hub, and consider taking over the management of on-street parking across the entire city.

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If you drive, park, or use buses in Porto, these plans could change where you park, how deliveries are handled, and where buses terminate in the city.

Público· 3h agoRead original ↗

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Citizens launch manifesto against privatization of CP lines

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Lisbon 'Acampada' popular assembly schedules new demonstration for Saturday

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SIC Notícias· 52m agoRead original ↗

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Support of up to 15,000 euros, charging station subsidy and scrappage aid: here is the package for the needy to buy electric cars

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