In a statement, the Cávado Intermunicipal Community (CIM) states that new timetables have been created and that the number of vehicles has been increased on services with higher demand and congestion.

For João Silva, first Executive Secretary of CIM Cávado, this reinforcement of the service represents "a decisive step towards bringing public transport closer to the real needs of the population".

"We are talking about more timetables, greater frequency and better response capacity on the most used routes," he emphasised.

João Silva added that this measure “reinforces the attractiveness” of public transport and contributes to more sustainable mobility in the territory.

Simultaneously with the increased service, the Cávado Intermunicipal Transport Authority (AITC) will maintain, for the fifth consecutive year, the freeze on social pass fares in 2026.

This decision represents a financial investment of approximately €1.7 million by the CIM Cávado.

Maintaining prices aims to ensure economic access to public transport, especially for workers and families, reinforcing the social dimension of the regional mobility policy.

“By strengthening the offer without increasing costs for users, we are promoting a credible alternative to individual transport and improving the quality of life in Cávado,” added João Silva.

In parallel, the INFO MOB Cávado project is underway, which foresees the installation of 79 real-time, digital and interactive information panels in the municipalities of Amares (11), Barcelos (15), Braga (10), Esposende (10), Terras de Bouro (10) and Vila Verde (23).

This network of equipment, interconnected with each other and with an AITC information management centre, will allow faster, more intuitive and up-to-date access to mobility information.

The installation, which represents a total investment of €244,000, has already begun, with completion scheduled for April.