Pedro Bogas
Pedro Bogas is the president of Carris, the public transport company in Lisbon, which operates the city's iconic funiculars, including the 'Elevador da Glória'. He was in the news following a tragic accident where the 'Elevador da Glória' derailed, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting an investigation into the cause of the incident.
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Pedro Bogas left the leadership of the board of Carris after the elevator accident.
Rui Lopo vai ser o novo presidente da Carris | Carris
Portugal· 2025-12-04
Pedro Bogas was not reconducted in the leadership of the municipal transport company after many criticisms of the current administration's performance.
Carlos Moedas não vai reconduzir administração da Carris liderada por Pedro Bogas | Elevador da GlóriaPortugal· 2025-10-21
Pedro Bogas is the president of Carris, whose resignation was discussed in the context of the accident.
Moedas: “Nesta tragédia não há nenhum erro que [me] possa ser imputado” | Elevador da GlóriaPortugal· 2025-09-07
The head of Carris, Pedro Bogas, has repeatedly defended the company’s equipment maintenance policy.
Lisbon funicular cable disconnected before deadly crash, inspectors say
New Zealand· 2025-09-07Pedro Bogas, the president of Carris, offered his resignation following the tragedy with the Elevador da Glória.
Carlos Moedas rejeitou pedido de demissão de presidente da Carris | Câmara de LisboaPortugal· 2025-09-07
The head of Carris, Pedro Bogas, has repeatedly defended the company’s equipment maintenance policy.
Lisbon funicular cable disconnected before deadly crash, report finds – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-06Company head Pedro Bogas said that maintenance of the funiculars had been carried out by a contractor for the past 14 years.
Three British nationals among Lisbon crash dead, say Portuguese police
United Kingdom· 2025-09-06
Pedro Bogas is the chairman of the board of Carris who acknowledged the maintenance practices of the funicular.
A Lisbonne, le bilan s’alourdit à 16 morts après l’accident de funiculaire ; le Portugal observe une journée de deuil national
France· 2025-09-04
Pedro Bogas, the director of the company responsible for Lisbon's buses and trams, stated that maintenance work on the funicular was done properly.
Funikulaarionnettomuus järkytti keskiviikkona koko Portugalia, sanovat Lissabonissa asuvat suomalaiset
Finland· 2025-09-04
Pedro Bogas, the head of the company managing the funicular, stated that maintenance work has been carried out by an external contractor for 14 years.
katere so bile še najhujše tragedije vzpenjač
Slovenia· 2025-09-04
Pedro Bogas from Carris, the Lisbon Tramways Company, told reporters it was a 'very sad day, not just for the victims but also for their families'.
What we know about fatal derailmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
Pedro Bogas, the director of Lisboa Carris, stated that all maintenance protocols were followed.
Al menos 15 muertos por descarrilamiento de funicular en Lisboa
Venezuela· 2025-09-04
Pedro Bogas is the president of the board of directors of Carris and acknowledged the maintenance of the vehicles.
Le funiculaire de Gloria à Lisbonne déraille, au moins quinze morts et dix-huit blessésFrance· 2025-09-04Pedro Bogas from the Carris company stated that it is a sad day for the victims and their families.
Jutarnji list - Čuvena lisabonska uspinjača iskočila iz tračnica: Najmanje 15 mrtvih, 18 ozlijeđenih; procurila prva teorija o uzroku nesreće
Croatia· 2025-09-03Pedro Bogas, the head of the company responsible for Lisbon's trams and funiculars, stated that the maintenance work on the funicular was done properly.
CNN Portugal: Ainakin 15 kuollut, kun funikulaari suistui raiteiltaan LissabonissaFinland· 2025-09-03The Carris president Pedro Bogas stated that an internal investigation is already underway.
15 Personen kommen ums Leben
Switzerland· 2025-09-03