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Government approves separation between managers and road terminal operators

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Briefings

The Portuguese government approved legislation to prevent terminal managers from also operating the terminals they manage, aiming to ensure neutral management and prevent self-competition. This applies to public terminals under private management, which requires parliamentary approval, while the new law mandates opening all terminals to operators. The initiative aims to increase competition, lower prices, and improve travel conditions, with a national platform for terminals being established.

Key points

• The Conselho de Ministros approved legislation prohibiting terminal managers from simultaneously operating the terminals they manage to prevent self-competition.
• The new law applies to public terminals under private management, which requires parliamentary approval to implement the separation.

Context

This legislation aims to resolve conflicts between terminal managers and operators, such as the ongoing dispute between Rede Expressos and Flixbus in Sete Rios, where Flixbus previously sought access through court rulings.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the 2026-10-22 announcement regarding terminal separation and the establishment of a national platform. It does not include data on the specific legislative timeline, parliamentary approval status, or the full scope of the national platform's operational requirements.

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