The representative of the Republic for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Ireneu Barreto, returned to the Regional Government the draft regulatory decree aiming to establish the legal regime for the activity of individual and remunerated transport of passengers in uncharacterised vehicles from an electronic platform (TVDE). The diploma, received at…
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The National Association of Movimento TVDE (ANM-TVDE), has expressed its “deep concern” about “two recent events” registered in Madeira, considering that they “seriously affect the mobility sector and compromise the population’s confidence in public institutions.” One of the events is related to an alleged “refusal to log a TVDE driver…
Chega Deputy Francisco Gomes publicly denounced the existence of an alleged scheme of fraud and robbery of tourists at the airports of Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. According to the parliamentarian, organised groups are conning tourists by driving cars that look similar to taxis. According to Francisco Gomes, after attracting tourists,…
Horários do Funchal bus drivers will strike again on the 17th and 18th of September, announced the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT) yesterday. This strike is to be maintained if the following requirement is not met: the end of company wage discrimination.” Stated union leader Manuel Oliveira.…
By 14:30 this afternoon, 12 flights were cancelled at Madeira’s International Airport (arrivals and departures) due to strong winds. As DIÁRIO reported, winds had reached 72 km/h by 10:10 am. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 0
“We will not accept arrogance, lies, or cronyism with unions. We will never lift strikes without signed documents,” warns the Union of Metallurgical and Related Industries (SIMA) in a statement issued today. The statement comes in the wake of industrial action by Menzies staff, which is affecting the normal functioning…
In the coming days, the Regional Government’s decision to suspend the issuance of licenses for TVDE is expected to take effect. Regional Secretary, Pedro Rodrigues, has confirmed that a technical study will be carried out to ensure a balance between ride-hailing, taxis, and buses. However, not everyone is happy with…
Public transport users in Madeira will face significant disruptions on Monday, the 18th of August, due to the holding of two workers’ plenary sessions that will affect the normal functioning of the main operators in the Region. The first period of disturbances will take place between 11:00 am and 3:00…
TaxisRam – Association of Taxis and other Land Transport of Madeira announced that tomorrow, the 12th of August, it will formally request the Legislative Assembly to implement a moratorium on TVDE and have an audience with the regional secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture to discuss the current situation of…
Once again, tourists have spent a night in a public space. Information sent to newsrooms reports that the episode took place at the Vigia Viewpoint, in São Jorge, in a residential area where “the tourists simply parked their vehicles in front of houses and set up camp.” A resident states…
The first six months of this year saw a 10% increase in the number of accidents, traffic violations, and deaths on regional roads. Data provided by the PSP indicates that excessive speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol continue to be the main risk factors. Local inspection actions will…
Up until 17:00, four flights had been diverted and a further 12 cancelled due to strong winds affecting the east of the island. ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, through its website, advises passengers that the current weather conditions are expected to remain until tomorrow (Saturday, the 2nd of August), and…
Bolt has announced that from today, the 31st of July, a new tourist service will allow visitors to explore Madeira via their Bolt Tours. This new feature promises “a comfortable, organised experience with flexible schedules, ideal for those who want to tour the island comfortably.” Departing and arriving at the…
Following a statement issued by the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT), the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructures (SREI) came this Tuesday to publicly clarify the position of the Regional Government regarding the labour situation in the transport sector. In the SNMOT note released on Friday, the…
A Belgian tourist went missing in the parish of Curral das Freiras yesterday. However, JM confirmed with the President of the Regional Civil Protection Service, Richard Marques, that the man was successfully found uninjured at 21:12. Five operatives and two vehicles from the Câmara de Lobos Volunteer Firefighters were involved…