# Lisbon metropolitan public transport development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lisbon-metropolitan-public-transport-development
> Updated: 2026-10-15T19:36:27.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa (TML) has been focusing on the integration and modernization of public transportation within the Lisbon metropolitan area. Initial discussions centered on the strategic role of TML in connecting government and municipalities, highlighting the impact of the navegante® system and the creation of Carris Metropolitana to improve urban mobility and service reliability.

Following these strategic goals, Carris Metropolitana announced a 16 million euro investment to add 37 electric buses to its fleet to increase capacity and reduce environmental impact. However, TML president Carlos Humberto noted that expansion faces logistical hurdles, including terminal congestion at major hubs like Oriente, Sete Rios, and Entrecampos. Future service growth is currently contingent on securing authorization from the Court of Auditors, driver recruitment, and resolving terminal space limitations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Carris Metropolitana expands fleet with 37 electric buses

Carris Metropolitana is investing 16 million euros to add 37 electric buses to its fleet, though terminal congestion in Lisbon remains a major obstacle to increasing service capacity.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carris-metropolitana-expands-fleet-with-37-electric-buses

### 2026-09-28: TML discusses the future of public transport in Lisbon

TML representatives discussed the evolution of public transport in Lisbon at the CNN Portugal Summit, highlighting the navegante® system and Carris Metropolitana as tools for urban mobility.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tml-discusses-the-future-of-public-transport-in-lisbon

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Cite as: Lisbon metropolitan public transport development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lisbon-metropolitan-public-transport-development