Public Transportation in Portugal

Public Transportation is vital for people of all ages around the globe, it’s a way to travel on a faster and more economical way. Recently the Portuguese government implemented a new Public transportation policy called “Passe navegante”, today we will review this policy by answering the following questions. What is this policy? What is the impact it has on families? How much does it cost to the government?

What is a “Passe Navegante”?
It’s a measure by the Lisbon Metropolitan Are (AML) which promises to revolutionize mobility in Lisbon.

They are a card that allows it’s user to use any public transportation (train, bus, metro) for a considerable small amount.

There are two types of Cards: Navegante Metropolitano that costs 40 Euros and allows it’s users to travel on all AML transportation or Navegante Municipal that costs 30 Euros and allows its user to travel within one of the 18 municipals.

How much does it cost to the government?

The investment made for the reduction of the public transportation’s card will cost around 117,5 million of euros the government.

What is the Impact it has on families?

Even thought this reduction is a big cost to the government, it helps innumerous families, making them save an incredible amount of money. Some of them go from paying 100+ Euros for each card, each month to pay 80 euros for all the cards.

What do you think of this policy? Do you think public transportation should be free? Do you believe this policy will survive for long? Comment your opinion bellow

Sources: https://www.jn.pt/economia/interior/passe-navegante-familia-so-disponivel-em-julho-10694011.html