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Brazilian Cities Raise 2026 Bus Fares as Local Tariffs Outpace Many Capitals

City leaders attribute the 2026 bus fare resets to rising costs tied to fuel, labor, concession terms.

Overview

  • In Greater São Paulo, fare updates roll out from January 1 to 6, with São Paulo city set to R$ 5.30 on January 6 and nearby municipalities ranging up to R$ 6.40 in cash in Ribeirão Pires, while several others moved to between R$ 6.00 and R$ 6.10.
  • Salvador announced a rise from R$ 5.60 to R$ 5.90 for the coming week, keeping its integration via Salvador Card and pledging fleet renewal, more air-conditioned buses, and line adjustments.
  • A G1 survey reports Campinas now charges more than 24 state capitals, as the city cites system balance to justify the fare and discloses R$ 236.4 million in 2025 transport subsidies with free first integration and preserved exemptions.
  • Limeira set its fare at R$ 5.70 from January 1, surpassing the level in 23 capitals according to G1, with city hall basing the change on technical studies and honoring prior vale‑transporte credits for 30 days.
  • Piracicaba continues to lead the surveyed ranking at R$ 6.40 since June 2025, a level above conventional fares in all state capitals tracked by G1.