https://eutoday.net/porto-introduces-free-public-transport/
"Porto has introduced free public transport for its residents, allowing
eligible passengers to use metro, bus, suburban rail, tram and river services
across the wider metropolitan area without paying fares.
The measure came into force on Friday, July 10, and applies to people whose
registered residence is within the municipality of Porto. Although the scheme
is funded by Porto City Council, eligible residents are not restricted to
journeys within the city boundary and may travel throughout the Porto
Metropolitan Area.
The free entitlement covers services included in the Andante integrated
transport network, which brings together different operators and modes of
transport under a single ticketing system. Residents can use Porto Metro
services, buses operated by STCP and the Unir network, CP suburban trains, the
city’s tram network and river crossings integrated into the Andante system.
The municipality had initially planned to introduce the measure later in 2026
but brought forward its implementation after concluding that the necessary
technical and administrative arrangements could be completed sooner.
The entitlement is linked to the municipal Cartão Porto., which is used to
confirm that a passenger is resident in the city.
Residents who already hold the card must visit an Andante shop or a Payshop
outlet to activate the free metropolitan pass. Porto Mayor Pedro Duarte said
the update should take only a few seconds.
Those who do not yet have a Cartão Porto. can apply online or through the
city’s municipal residents’ office. The free travel entitlement is expected to
be renewed annually."
Via Esther Schindler.
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