News as of 15th December. The winter timetables on the main coastal routes 47, 51, 56 and 57 are in effect until 30th April 2025
This particularly affects weekend and holiday service, which in winter is very poor indeed.
WARNING - contactless card payment is NOT accepted on buses in the Algarve except for the 'Proximo' buses in Faro city. A pre paid pass for VAMUS regional buses is obtainable at bus stations which can reduce fares on their buses by around 40%. There is also an 'app' based account for VAMUS regional buses which can be used to the same effect. Local buses around the big towns have their own tickets and passes.