Carris, formally Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisboa, is Lisbon’s municipal public transport operator and one of the city’s oldest mobility institutions. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, the company runs a network of buses, trams, and funiculars across the capital. Its services are central to daily mobility in the city, covering regular urban routes, historic tram lines, and steep-hill connections such as the Glória, Bica, and Lavra funiculars.
Founded in 1872, Carris has evolved from a tramway company into a broader public transport provider with a strong operational role in Lisbon’s mobility system. Today, its scope includes route planning, service information, ticketing and passes, passenger support, and operational updates across the network. The company also promotes digital access to services, including online pass requests, service alerts, and real-time travel information through its website and mobile app.
Carris’ current activities show a mix of everyday transport operations and city-facing service management. It regularly publishes changes to routes and stops, manages seasonal or temporary service adjustments, and communicates disruptions through digital channels, including WhatsApp. It also operates specialized services such as school transport under the “Amarelo” brand and sightseeing services under Yellowbus.
Recent visible projects include mobility partnerships for major events such as Rock in Rio 2026, the extension of Funicular da Graça operating hours, and alternative shuttle arrangements when historic lifts are suspended. The company is also recruiting for maintenance roles, underlining the operational and technical nature of its work.
Carris remains closely tied to Lisbon’s public realm: part transport operator, part custodian of a city network that combines modern bus operations with heritage tram and funicular services.