São Paulo Sets January Transit Fare Increases for Buses, Metro and Trains

Overview

• The city of São Paulo announced its bus fare will rise 6% to R$5.30 starting January 6, with the measure presented for the required municipal processing.
• State-operated metro and trains will move from R$5.20 to R$5.40 on January 6, a 3.85% adjustment that the government says keeps all existing gratuities in place.
• Five neighboring municipalities—Osasco, Barueri, Carapicuíba, Jandira and Itapevi—set bus fares at R$6.10 effective January 5 following a joint decision by their mayors.
• The state says added rail revenue will be reinvested in modernization and expansion projects, while municipal data highlight mounting subsidies and higher energy, maintenance and payroll costs.
• São Paulo riders can top up the Bilhete Único at the current bus fare through January 4, with the old price debited until balances run out within 180 days.