STCP increases schedule availability in September

As the summer holidays approach and we return to our daily routines, STCP – Porto Public Transport Company (Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto) is adjusting its operations starting at the beginning of next month. This change marks the start of the new school year and adjusts public transportation services based on the expected increase in demand in the coming weeks.

From September 1st, the “school/summer holiday” timetable comes into effect, which means an increase in frequency on several bus routes compared to the timetables applied in August.

The following week, starting on September 8, STCP operations will resume their “normal” schedule, with most lines being increased in terms of frequency, particularly around the opening and closing times of educational establishments.

Alongside this adjustment in operations, with the entry into force of the "normal" timetable, reinforcements to the beach access lines will end, namely:

Line 200 (Bolhão–Salvador City Square): the terminus returns to Castelo do Queijo;
Line 203 (Marquês–Pç. Cidade Salvador): the terminus returns to Castelo do Queijo;
Lines 205 (Campanhã-Castelo Queijo) and 906 (Trindade-Madalena) end the reinforcement of trips on Saturdays and Sundays.
The ZF Line (Francelos–Valadares station) returns to operating exclusively on weekdays.

Schedules

All STCP line timetables are available at bus stops, on the STCP website, or via the STCP Blue Line (linhaazul@stcp.pt / 226 158 158). It is always advisable to check the real-time STCP line timetables:
STCP website at: https://bit.ly/STCP-Horarios;
Reading the QR Code indicated on the timetable displayed at the bus stop;
Website explore.porto.pt;
You can also use the SMSBUS service (cost 0.25 cents): send a message with the bus stop code to number 68998.

Valid Transport Tickets
Andante Pass or Occasional Journeys that include the zones to be used;
Onboard Ticket Fare (€2.50): purchased at the entrance to the buses, valid for one journey on STCP.

Payment Methods
MBway – payment is made by scanning the QR Code available inside the vehicle.
Simply select the Payment option, confirm the amount and present the receipt to the driver.
On double-decker buses on line 500, payment for the on-board ticket fare can also be made with VISA.
Anda App.