By 2025, only 100% of electric taxis and TVDE passenger transport vehicles will be eligible for licensing in Portugal, with a complete ban on combustion engine vehicles in the sector proposed by 2030.

Zero Calls for Electrification of Taxis and TVDE in Portugal
The environmental association Zero has advocated for significant changes in Portugal’s passenger transport sector, urging that, starting next year, only 100% electric taxis and TVDE (individual passenger transport in unmarked vehicles using electronic platforms) be licensed. They argue that such a move is essential to reducing fuel consumption and advancing the country's environmental goals.
Investment in Electrification of Taxis and TVDE
Zero emphasizes the need for a strong investment in the electrification of sectors with high vehicle usage, like taxis and TVDE, which collectively transport thousands of people daily and cover over 50,000 kilometers annually. The association suggests allocating at least 75 million euros in 2025 to incentivize the transition to electric vehicles in the taxi and TVDE sectors.
Road Tax Revenues and Funding Gaps
Despite the expected 5.2 billion euros in road tax revenue for 2025, Zero highlights that the current state budget proposal allocates only 20 million euros for the electrification of land transport. This figure, the association argues, is insufficient to meet Portugal’s climate goals, which require a 5% reduction in emissions from the transport sector by 2024.
Aims for a Greener and More Resilient Transport System
With estimates suggesting that there are between 40,000 and 50,000 taxis and TVDE vehicles in Portugal, Zero believes that this subsystem plays a vital role in complementing public transport. They advocate for integrating shared transport modes into existing national, regional, and metropolitan systems to enhance their resilience and reduce dependency on fluctuating fuel prices.
Key Priorities for Transition
Zero has identified three key priorities to support the electrification of taxis and TVDE in Portugal:
Increased incentives for scrapping old vehicles.
Installation of fast chargers at taxi ranks and exclusive access areas for electric vehicles.
Creation of a specific electricity tariff for taxis and TVDE.
These measures are seen as crucial to meeting Portugal's climate targets and reducing its transport sector emissions.
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