Public transport social passes in Madeira will not increase in price in 2027, Regional Government President Miguel Albuquerque confirmed today.
The Pass 23, Mais 65 and the €30 and €40 passes will all remain in place at their current prices.
At the same time, the Regional Government intends to review its concession contracts to reflect rising operating costs, including increases in fuel and other essential supplies.
“For the moment, we will maintain the Pass 23, Mais 65 and the €30 and €40 passes next year,” Albuquerque told journalists during the presentation of CAM’s new electric buses.
He explained that the concession contracts allow adjustments to be made in response to changing costs, noting that not only fuel but also other materials have risen sharply in price.
When asked how much of these additional costs the Government might assume, Albuquerque referred to compensation mechanisms already included in the contracts. He said the amounts would be determined through technical procedures and remain subject to inspection by the Court of Auditors.
Albuquerque also pledged to maintain lower fuel prices in Madeira than on the Portuguese mainland.
“Since the beginning of the year, we have maintained a consistent price difference for petrol, diesel and coloured diesel,” he said.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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