São Paulo Free‑Flow Tolls Start After Court Reversal, BR‑040 Toll Hike Challenged at TCU

Overview

• Electronic free‑flow charging began on November 1 on the Mogi‑Dutra (SP‑088), Mogi‑Bertioga (SP‑098) and Padre Manoel da Nóbrega/Rio‑Santos (SP‑055) corridors, with pórticos in Arujá, Mogi das Cruzes, Bertioga, Santos and Miracatu.
• A higher‑court decision on Saturday suspended a local injunction in Arujá and restored the ability of Concessionária Novo Litoral to collect tolls there, following earlier rulings that also reinstated charging in Mogi das Cruzes.
• Published tariffs range from R$0.57 to R$6.95 per passage, with a 30‑day payment window stated by the concessionaire; municipalities cite contract language referencing 15 days in ongoing court arguments.
• Discounts and exemptions include 5% for tag users, a Desconto de Usuário Frequente of 10% from the 11th and 20% from the 21st passage, motorcycle exemption, and local relief for residents of parts of Mogi das Cruzes, Santos and cities in the Vale do Ribeira.
• Separately, ANTT’s 45% increase on BR‑040 to a basic R$21 from November 4 faces a representation at the TCU by Deputy Hugo Leal and Petrópolis mayor Hingo Hammes, who allege improper inclusion of pre‑contract inflation, as Elovias prepares progressive discounts for frequent users.