Now, Sustainable Tourism in Porto: Thirty Electric Buses to Transform Public Transport Experience

CaetanoBus, one of the top sustainable transport solution providers in Europe, won a significant contract with the public transport operator in Porto, STCP (Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto). STCP will receive an additional 30 electric buses for €11.6 million, making this the third contract Caetano has with STCP. Porto serves as a progressive tourist destination with an emphasis on eco-friendliness. STCP’s electric public transport infrastructure enhances the city’s public transport offerings, contributing to a more sustainable Porto, while also strengthening public transport access for residents and tourists.

This new procurement, announced in early 2025, comes after the successful delivery of 20 e.City Gold electric buses in 2024. Porto’s public transport system will be transformed with the introduction of the newly acquired buses, helping the city achieve its decarbonization targets and support greener travel in the long run. The introduction of electric buses in Porto is a crucial step as the city strives to be a modern sustainable European city, greatly improving the living standards of residents and their tourism experience.

Porto’s Expanding Eco-Friendly Image: A City for Sustainable Tourism

Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto has become one of the world’s must-visit international tourist attractions Porto due to its historic culture, vibrant food, and more. Porto’s investment in electric public transport makes the city more appealing as a top eco-tourism destination. Eco-tourists are increasingly looking for green travel Porto which aims to offer sustainable public services for its tourists and residents.

One of the major public electric transport services to be introduced to the city includes the 30 new electric buses. Not only will the electric buses increase the travel experience for tourists coming to Porto, the entire city and its residents will be able to take advantage of the new model of transport. Electric buses are famous for their noiseless and smooth operation, ensuring that venturing Porto’s historical and cultural landmarks will be more pleasant, quiet, and comfortable than before. Porto is showcasing its commitment to responsible tourism, improving air and noise pollution, and becoming the eco-friendly city for sustainable tourism.

The e.City Gold Model: Innovation for Porto’s Transport System

CaetanoBus e.City Gold buses are designed to be used for public transport which is cost-effective and eco-friendly. The buses are 12 meters long and can carry 88 passengers. This allows for transporting tourists at Porto to key sights like Ribeira, Dom Luis I, and Livraria Lello, which is among the world’s most beautiful bookshops.

Porto’s public transport system has to be cost-effective for an expanding population and tourists, all the while keeping emissions low. The Catl BC5 battery systems equipped on the buses give them a total of 465 kWh which along with their advanced technology, ensures energy efficient transport. This allows servicing long ranges with minimal downtime for charging.The silent operation of e.City Gold buses will augment the exploration of Porto by public transport, especially for tourists who wish to visit the city’s cultural and heritage sites. These e.City Gold buses also operate seamlessly with the city’s sustainable tourism objectives and its commitment to environmental protection.

Sustainability at the Heart of Porto’s Tourism Strategy

For the past several years, Porto has been narrowing its focus on sustainability as a core pillar of the tourism strategy with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint, as well as the tourism’s carbon footprint, while at the same time enhancing the image of the city as an eco-friendly tourism destination. The implementation of electric buses within the public transport framework of Porto further eases the ability for tourists to conveniently travel within the city without air pollution and climate change consequences.

The shift to electric buses is also linked to the overall Porto transport sustainability strategy. Porto intends to purchase 30 electric buses with the goal of promoting the city while also enhancing the overall comfort of visiting the city and paying special attention to the ecological cleanliness and the noiseless atmosphere of the city, which is great for its charm and is attractive to tourists who seek sustainable travel options.

Along with offering electric buses, Porto also has eco-friendly hotels, bike-sharing systems, and walking areas. These green tourism efforts make Porto one of the most advanced cities for sustainable tourism in Europe. Porto’s marketing strategies demonstrate a growing interest in sustainable tourism.

Increasing Porto’s International Appeal as a Destination for Tourism

The newly added electric buses are a great addition to Porto’s already existing attractions for international tourism. Porto is known for its scenic landmarks and historical areas, and the addition of electric buses will make it easy for tourists to travel around the city. Eco-friendly transport solutions will surely appeal to green travelers who want to visit Porto while leaving a minimal carbon footprint.

Porto’s economy is largely dependent on tourism, and the investment in sustainable infrastructure is going to make electric buses a key component of the Porto electric public transport system. These buses will only make it easier for travelers to visit the city. Porto is leading the way for the rest of Europe by showing how to balance the growing tourism industry with maintaining sustainable best practices.

Looking Ahead: Porto’s Public Transportation of the Future

With the electric buses now operational, Porto’s public transport system nurtures a deeper vision that caters to the Porto urban ecosystem. Electric Public Transport buses, as well as electric taxis that cover the central region of Porto, are catered to fulfill the needs of Porto’s electric urban transport system.

A clear response to the electric buses in the Porto region from both CaetanoBus and STCP proves a point in the integration of Public Transport systems for improvement in the domain of ecologic sustainability. Porto’s modern public transport system is getting a modern make over to promote eco friendliness and efficiency. The new contract represents the Porto city as a public transport vision system, catering to both the passengers and the urban public transport system.

While Porto expands on it’s Public Transport systems, the electric buses will serve as a booster in the Porto tourism ecosystem, drawing in tourists who prefer eco transport.

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