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Brazilian Cities Raise Transit Fares to Start 2026 as São Paulo, Rio and Salvador Set New Rates

Officials say the moves are necessary to sustain service as costs rise.

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Overview

  • São Paulo’s bus fare goes to R$5.30 and metro/CPTM to R$5.40 on Jan 6, with the integrated bus–rail fare rising to R$9.38; Bilhete Único credits bought after Jan 5 reflect the new prices.
  • Rio de Janeiro’s municipal services move to R$5 on Jan 4, while SuperVia train fares stay at R$7.60 (or R$5 with benefit); operator remuneration is set at R$6.60, with subsidies covering the gap and IRK updated to R$9/km.
  • Salvador increases the bus fare to R$5.90 on Jan 5, a value also applied to BRT and the STEC fleet, with City Hall citing recent investments and planned fleet renewal.
  • Other capitals enacted hikes on Jan 1: Belo Horizonte’s principal fare rose to R$6.25, Fortaleza’s full fare to R$5.40, and Florianópolis raised prices and ends cash payments from Jan 5 in favor of QR code and card options.
  • Intermunicipal EMTU fares in Greater São Paulo and the Campinas region climb from Jan 6, with a 4.24% average adjustment in the metro area and city‑specific increases in the RMC published in the state’s Diário Oficial.