The Association of Users and Survivors of the IP3 is organizing a protest on Friday, 31 October, near Penacova to oppose potential future tolls on the road. The protest, which involves asking drivers to honk their horns, follows recent statements by the Minister of Infrastructure regarding the possibility of tolls to fund public infrastructure.
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The Amadora, Lisbon, and Oeiras municipalities, alongside Carris and Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa (TML), have approved a cooperation protocol to develop technical studies and project plans for a new electric Metrobus (Bus Rapid Transit) system. The proposed route aims to connect Algés, Benfica, and Reboleira, providing a link between the Cascais and Sintra railway lines through residential and business areas including Alfragide, Buraca, and Venda Nova.
Based on Wednesday's market closing, diesel is expected to rise by approximately 3.5 cents per liter starting next week, while gasoline is expected to drop by about 2 cents. If these estimates hold, diesel prices could reach 2.219 euros per liter and gasoline 2.095 euros per liter.
The Lisbon Municipal Assembly's ad-hoc committee investigating the September 2025 Glória funicular accident has decided to begin hearings with the Lisbon City Council (CML) mobility councillor, Gonçalo Reis, and the Carris administration. The committee plans to subsequently consider hearing technical experts, unions, and the insurance company involved to clarify maintenance and safety responsibilities.