Metrobus passengers start paying from April 20th.
Starting April 20th, passengers on the Boavista metrobus line will pay for fares. A trial period has been running for three weeks. There have been problems with other vehicles on the line.
The Boavista metrobus line in Porto is starting to charge for fares. Before this, it operated as a trial for three weeks. During this time, about 6,000 people used the metro each day. There were three times when other vehicles acted strangely. Also, six streets in the Baixa do Porto area are becoming car-free starting April 14th. These streets are Carmelitas, Galeria de Paris, Conde de Vizela, Fábrica, Santa Teresa, and Avis.
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Highlights
Metrobus Fares Start April 20th
Passengers on the Boavista metrobus line will begin paying for fares.
Trial Operation Completed
The metrobus trial ran for three weeks with 6,000 passengers daily.
Traffic Changes in Porto
Six streets in Baixa do Porto will be car-free.
Carmelitas Street Restricted
Carmelitas street will be closed to car traffic.
Goal: Reduce Traffic
The changes aim to reduce traffic and improve pedestrian areas.