JPP calls on Madeira government to fix ticketing faults and pay bus operators

The opposition JPP party says the electronic ticketing system on Madeira's integrated bus network, SIGA, has been breaking down on buses in service. Passengers and drivers are affected, and the operators cannot charge fares, which hurts their finances. Deputy Paulo Alves wants the regional government to maintain the equipment and pay the compensation owed under the concession contracts on time. He points to worries over late payments and to workers at one operator being placed on lay-off as a sign of financial strain. The party also asks for better planning and evaluation of the digital modernisation.