A public transport driver at Vimeca for 35 years, Duarte has remained loyal to his profession because of his love for driving and his preference for being outdoors, avoiding the confines of a desk job throughout his life.

Before retiring, Duarte also worked at Europa-América Publications as head of warehouse and distribution. And now, since 2022, he has been working part-time at ISS Oeiras Valley as a school bus driver.