News as of 4th May 2025.
Summer times on the main coastal bus routes came into effect on 1st May. I have checked and confirmed times as best I can.
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 reduces fares on their buses by around 33%. 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.