Rui holds a BSc in Geography and Planning from the University of Minho, and he also completed a MSC in Transport Planning from the University of Westminster. His master’s dissertation was focused on aviation route development.
Throughout his career, Rui has primarily focused on fields such as sustainable mobility, Cartography, field survey and GIS analysis. Over the past five years he has been involved in bus operations planning in Spain and Portugal.
His role was related both to daily operations and to executing operations plans for upcoming ventures. Rui has also developed skills in monitoring operational constraints (such as legal driving times), team management and continuous improvement.
Rui has also gained experience in Portugal, Spain, The United Kingdom, Kuwait and The British Virgin Islands.
Currently, at VTM, he is engaged in projects related to public transportation, including planning, management, and operations.