Study proposes universal free public transport in Brazil funded by companies

agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br (Portuguese)

A new study proposes replacing Brazil's current public transport voucher system with universal free fares, funded by company contributions. Researchers suggest a fund financed by companies with over 10 employees could cover the estimated R$78 billion annual cost for 706 cities, benefiting 124 million people. This shift aims to boost the economy by freeing up passenger spending and potentially reduce traffic accidents by encouraging public transport use.


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