IBGE: App-Based Transport Reaches 26% of Brazilian Cities After 64% Rise Since 2020

Most towns report no app service, reflecting concentration in larger municipalities.

Overview

Of 5,568 municipalities surveyed, 1,465 reported app-based transport in 2024, 73% reported none and 21 did not provide a status.
Presence of ride-hailing platforms grew 64.4% in four years, increasing from 878 municipalities in 2020 to 1,465 in 2024.
Availability is uneven by size, with growth strongest in cities of 50,000 to 100,000 residents and about 3,300 of the municipalities without apps having up to 20,000 inhabitants.
Coverage varies by state, led by Rio de Janeiro at 62% of municipalities served, followed by São Paulo at 48% and Santa Catarina at 45%, with Piauí and Paraíba among the lowest.
Traditional modes remain far more widespread, including taxis in 4,427 cities, vans in 3,338, mototáxis in 2,925 and intramunicipal buses in 1,735, while metros operate in 21 and rail in 106; bus accessibility for people with disabilities is fully adapted in 481 cities, partially in 851 and absent in 403.