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Carris Metropolitana – ALSA Todi 12810 – Yutong IC12E

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Electric coach operated by Carris Metropolitana – ALSA Todi seen at Terminal Rodoviário da Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in May 2026. This electric coach with fleet number 12810 is a Yutong IC12E registered in 2026. It has an overall length of 41.5 ft and can accommodate 57/55 seated passengers, 3/1 standees and 0/1 passenger with reduced mobility (57/55+3/1+0/1PRM+1). It uses a Yutong permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor fed by CATL lithium iron phosphate batteries with a maximum capacity of 466 kWh. Carris Metropolitana – ALSA Todi operates since 2022 regular services in the municipalities of Alcochete, Montijo, Moita, Palmela and Setúbal and provides the respective connections to Barreiro and Lisboa. It also offers specialized regular services and occasional services. The fleet displays the yellow paint scheme common to the four operational areas of Carris Metropolitana. Here, we see the CM–Alsa Todi 12810, a distinctive Yutong IC12E, about to leave the Terminal Rodoviário da ...
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Mafrense 0246 – Setra S 417 UL

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Coach operated by Mafrense seen arriving at Terminal do Campo Grande, Lisboa, in August 2016. This coach with fleet number 0246 is a Setra S 417 UL registered in 2006. It has an overall length of 46.1 ft and uses the Mercedes-Benz OM 457 hLA engine. Based in Mafra , Mafrense , or Empresa de Viação Mafrense, operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. In 2023, Mafrense was subcontracted by Rodoviária de Lisboa to operate in the western zone of Area 2 of Carris Metropolitana, serving the municipalities of Mafra, Sintra, Loures, Odivelas, and Lisboa. Here, in the summer of 2016, after stretching its legs on the  A8  motorway on the regular service Ericeira–Lisboa, we see Mafrense 0246, a comfortable Setra S 417 UL, arriving at the Campo Grande Terminal.As note of interest, visual confirmation from José Fernandes reveals that this vehicle is still active in May 2026, integrated into the Boa Viagem fleet. Boa Viagem serves the municipa...
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Carris Metropolitana – TST 2262 – IVECO Crossway LE City

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Bus operated by Carris Metropolitana – TST seen at Terminal Rodoviário da Costa da Caparica, Almada, in August 2024. This bus with fleet number 2262 is an IVECO Crossway LE City registered in 2022 and included in a series of 194 units, 2200–2393, placed in service in 2022. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 39 seated passengers, 59/55 standees and 0/1 passenger with reduced mobility (39+59/55+75+0/1PRM+1). It features semi-integral construction and uses the 265 kW (360 hp) IVECO Cursor 9 engine. Based in Laranjeiro ,  Carris Metropolitana – TST operates since 2022 regular services in the municipalities of Almada, Seixal, and Sesimbra, and provides connections to Lisboa. It also offers specialized regular services and occasional services. The fleet displays the yellow paint scheme common to the four operational areas of Carris Metropolitana. Here, on a splendid summer day, near the beach, we find the CM–TST 2262 enjoying a break at the Costa da Caparica Bus ...
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