Study estimates R$78 billion cost for free bus fares in 706 Brazilian cities

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A study estimates implementing free bus fares in 706 Brazilian cities by 2026 would cost R$78 billion. This projected cost represents a 20% increase over the current R$65 billion spent on bus systems, excluding metro and train services. The proposal suggests funding through a reformulated transportation voucher system. The study, supported by various institutions and parliamentarians, aims to address a decades-long decline in public transport usage, attributing it to the current fare-based financing model.


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