Horários do Funchal has announced cancellations and timetable changes for Wednesday, the 11th of November, following forecasts of adverse weather associated with Storm Charles.
The company says the measures are intended to protect passengers and staff, in coordination with guidance from the Regional Government and Madeira Civil Protection.
Services will follow their regular timetable today, the 10th of November, including scheduled journeys up to 02:00 on Wednesday.
Routes suspended until 13:00 on Wednesday
The following routes will not operate until 13:00:
005, 070, 082, 083, 094, 105 and 115.
Individual journeys cancelled on Wednesday
The following departures will also be cancelled. “Uphill” and “Downhill” refer to the direction of travel.
| Route | Direction or departure point | Cancelled departures |
|---|---|---|
| 002 | Uphill | 06:20, 07:20, 08:20 |
| 002 | Downhill | 06:50, 07:50, 08:50 |
| 003 | Uphill | 07:20 |
| 003 | Downhill | 06:50, 08:10 |
| 008 | Downhill | 07:10, 07:30 |
| 010 | Downhill | 07:20 |
| 026 | Uphill | 08:50 |
| 026 | Downhill | 09:15 |
| 028 | Uphill | 07:05, 07:35, 08:05, 08:40 |
| 028 | Downhill | 06:45, 07:15, 07:50, 08:20, 08:55 |
| 040 | Uphill | 09:30 |
| 040 | Downhill | 10:00 |
| 050 | Viana/Lombo da Quinta | 07:30 |
| 050 | Campo da Barca/Viana | 13:15 |
| 090 | From Caminho do Trapiche | 06:10, 07:05, 08:20 |
| 090 | From Lombo dos Aguiares | 08:00, 08:45 |
| 090 | To/from Escola do Galeão | 07:30, 07:45 |
| 181 | From Lombo Chão | 07:00 |
Ticket sales and customer service
Sales and customer service points will operate the following hours on Wednesday:
| Location | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Anadia | 13:00–18:30 |
| Marina | 13:00–18:00 |
| Pinga | 09:15–13:00 and 14:00–18:00 |
Horários do Funchal says it will work to minimise disruption, although further restrictions may be necessary throughout the day.
Updates will be published through its WhatsApp channel, Facebook page, official website and the SIGA website.
Passengers are asked to plan their journeys and take care when boarding, leaving and travelling on buses.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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