CARRIS and STCP sign strategic cooperation protocol
STCP and CARRIS join forces. The two companies will combine the expertise of their teams to find solutions to the challenges of urban mobility.
STCP and CARRIS join forces. The two companies will combine the expertise of their teams to find solutions to the challenges of urban mobility.
On October 23rd , CARRIS and STCP signed a strategic cooperation protocol aimed at sharing knowledge and jointly developing solutions for the present and future challenges of urban mobility and accessibility.
The two companies, which guarantee the provision of urban public passenger transport services in Lisbon and Porto, share a common responsibility in promoting more sustainable, accessible, inclusive and efficient cities , and this partnership aims to contribute to that purpose.
Among other projects, training activities, worker exchange programs, conferences, initiatives aimed at schools and the community, initiatives related to the preservation, recovery, enhancement and innovation associated with historic electric car systems will be developed , and joint applications will be submitted to national and European funding programs.
Rui Lopo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CARRIS , underlines the importance of this protocol: “Recognizing their long history in the transport sector and the unique heritage that characterizes them, CARRIS and STCP are moving forward with this strategic partnership which, we believe, will strengthen the response to common challenges, namely, decarbonization, the growing demands of passengers, safety, digital transformation, technological evolution and the qualification of human resources”.
Luís Osório, Chairman of the Board of Directors of STCP , states that: “This protocol has a very concrete purpose: to combine the experience and knowledge of our teams to improve the service we provide to people. The cooperation between STCP and CARRIS allows us to learn together, develop new solutions and give greater scope to projects that respond to common needs. We want to make public transport an increasingly attractive choice, valuing our workers and the heritage that is part of the identity of Porto and Lisbon.”
The signing of the protocol will be attended by the boards of directors of both companies and the Vice-President of the Lisbon City Council.
