48-Hour Bus Strike in Madeira Causes Collapse of Public Transport

48-Hour Bus Strike in Madeira Causes Collapse of Public Transport

Bus Drivers’ Strike Affects Mobility in Madeira

On June 25 and 26, 2025, the Autonomous Region of Madeira faced a total halt of bus services due to a 48-hour strike called by the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT). This action had a devastating impact on public transport, affecting both municipal and private operators, including Horários do Funchal, CAM, and Siga Rodoeste.

Manuel Oliveira, a leader of SNMOT, described the adherence to the strike movement as