The Madeira Government has authorized an amendment to the concession contract with CAM, S.A., providing for a total investment of over 60 million euros to adjust the transport network.
The Regional Government Council approved, through Resolution no. 259/2026, the amendment to the Network and Offer Plan of the public road passenger transport concession contract, signed with the company Companhia de Autocarros da Madeira (CAM), S.A. in 2022.
This decision follows the need to adapt the service to new mobility requirements and the relocation of the Terminal 2000 to the Penteada area, in Funchal, as requested by the municipality. The main points of the measure include:
The Regional Secretary for Equipment and Infrastructure has been mandated to formalize the agreement, which aims to ensure the continuity and quality of service in the municipalities of Santana, Machico, Santa Cruz, and Porto Santo.
The Regional Government has authorised expenditure of up to €13,175,000, plus VAT, for the design and construction of Machico Pavilion. The project will be put out to public tender, with a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The fourth amendment to the programme agreement between the Region and the Municipality of Machico sets the maximum contribution for the renovation and reconstruction of Porto da Cruz Cemetery at €5,141,706.98. The agreement remains in force until 31 December 2026.
The Region has approved the multi-year allocation of costs for the design and construction of the Machico Pavilion. The total amount is €4,175,000, plus VAT, with the largest share scheduled for 2029.