Continuity in the transport revolution
Carris Metropolitana, launched in April 2022, continues an unparalleled revolution in mobility in the Lisbon metropolitan region, with the aim of promoting quality of life and changing the modal split in favor of public transport and sustainable mobility.
The investment of around 1.2 billion euros made in the operation of Carris Metropolitana has enabled a substantial increase in the road transport service, translated into more routes, more routes and circulations, more modern, more efficient and more environmentally sustainable buses, and more quality in the service provided.
The bus service network, designed by the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in conjunction with the 18 municipalities, serves approximately 2.8 million potential users.
The improvements, implemented gradually, also take into account technological integration and the planning and adjustment of the service to existing needs, the promotion of punctuality, regularity and reliability of the system and greater simplification of the networks and services to be provided.
Environmental sustainability is also being promoted through the renewal and qualification of the fleet, with a reduction in the average age of buses from 15 years to less than one year, and the inclusion of a quota of non-polluting and energy-efficient vehicles, with eco-driving measures, economical, safe and comfortable driving.
An improvement in focus and attention to the passenger is underway, with the expansion of the sales network and support services and centralized information management.