Carris was founded in 1872 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although five buses were acquired in 1912, these were withdrawn in 1915. Today the company operates tram , bus , elevator and funicular services . The losses are largely attributed to Metro extensions and increased car usage. However, the Metro and Carris are cooperating over plans for integrated networks, including a surface Metro between Alg s and Odivelas.
Fares are still very reasonable by British standards.
At Santo Amaro, too, is its tram shed and museum, situated almost directly beneath the enormous Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge across the River Tagus. At one time Arco do Cego housed the entire fleet with Santo Amaro being chiefly a repair depot. Another former depot at Amoreiras, opened in 1937 and closed in 1981, is now the site of a major shopping centre. There is also a depot at Cabo Ruivo. Click on images for larger versions.