Yes, the Navegante card is the primary payment method for all trams in Lisbon in 2026, including the modern light-rail lines and the world-famous historic yellow trams like the No. 28. Whether you have the "Occasional" card (the green paper-like version) or the "Personalized" hard plastic pass, you simply tap the card on the yellow validator located near the driver or the doors. Using a Navegante card is significantly cheaper than buying a "board fare" in cash from the driver; for example, a "Zapping" fare on the card is often less than half the price of a cash ticket. The card is also valid on Lisbon's three iconic funiculars (Ascensor da Glória, Bica, and Lavra) and the Santa Justa Lift. It is highly recommended to load your card with credit ("Zapping") or a 24-hour pass before boarding, as the trams can be crowded and the drivers do not always have change. The integration of the Navegante system makes it seamless to switch from the Metro to a tram within the same hour for a single fare.