Madeira will introduce a new mobile ticketing system for public transport in 2026, allowing passengers to buy and use bus tickets on their phones. The announcement was made on April 30, 2026, by the regional secretary for Equipment and Infrastructure, Pedro Rodrigues, after a test journey on bus line 45 between Nazaré and central Funchal. The platform is still being tested and is expected to be ready before the summer, with the aim of becoming the main sales channel for single tickets and travel passes. It will let residents and visitors purchase tickets in advance, including before arriving in Madeira, and store them on a smartphone as QR codes. The new “Giro” ticket will be rechargeable, valid for one year, and accepted by Horários do Funchal, Rodoeste and CAM across Madeira and Porto Santo. Authorities also presented an updated passenger information system with new monitors on buses and electronic panels at stops, with 10 panels being installed in the first phase along the “Linha Verde” route and 25 more planned later in Funchal. Traditional sales options will remain in place for now, including operator points, more than 100 Payshop stores, 18 ticket vending machines across all municipalities, one at Madeira Airport, and sales directly on buses, while the Giro app will later expand to include all ticket types and fully digital travel passes.
