Lisbon, Aug. 26, 2026 (Lusa) - The Public Security Police (PSP) detected 67 offences related to taxi operations on Tuesday during a road enforcement operation in the arrivals area at Lisbon airport, the force announced on Wednesday.
In a statement, the Lisbon Metropolitan Command said that around 100 taxis were inspected as part of the operation, resulting in 32 offences for «incorrect installation of the taximeter», out of a total of 67 taxis inspected.
Among the offences detected, a further eight related to the need for a CMT (Taxi Driver's Certificate), six to the need for mandatory documents, six to the need for up-to-date fire extinguishers, three to the need for a roadworthiness test, and three to the need for «Group 2 certification for the taxi driver» (mandatory certification on the driving licence for taxi drivers).
The PSP also detected two offences relating to an out-of-date taximeter calibration, two relating to a taxi vehicle in a poor state of repair, one relating to the non-use of restraint systems, one relating to a lack of insurance, one relating to driving under the influence of alcohol and one relating to parking in a private car park.
Officers also issued two notices to produce documents and addressed two outstanding external investigation requests concerning one of the drivers.
On Tuesday, the National Association of Light Vehicle Road Transport (ANTRAL) expressed concern about the enforcement operation at Lisbon airport, arguing that the spectacle and the immobilisation of the cars project a «highly degrading and frightening» image of the country.
«ANTRAL has no objection to enforcement actions being carried out. However, when carried out in this manner, with passengers already inside the vehicles and at this specific location, creating a media ‘spectacle' that only serves to disrupt the lives of users and damage the image of the country and the sector, such actions naturally deserve to be condemned», it stated in a press release.
The association also said it had requested a meeting with Portugal's minister for internal affairs, Luís Neves.
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