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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Promised for 2023, BRT in ABC is only 58% complete and Tarcísio threatens to break contract

The BRT system in ABC Paulista, promised for operation in 2023, is only 58% complete, prompting Governor Tarcísio de Freitas to consider contract termination due to delays.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marambaia BRT station has been out of operation for over 2 months and affects users

The Marambaia BRT station in Belém, Brazil, has been non-operational for over two months due to vandalism, adversely impacting public transport users who now face longer wait times and safety concerns.

Mar 18 • 20:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

TikToker fears for safety after exposing BRT crisis

A Nigerian TikToker expresses fears for her safety after exposing issues with the Bus Rapid Transit system in Lagos.

Mar 18 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for the R$ 130 million bidding for the construction of BRT terminals in MT is extended

The deadline for bidding on the construction of BRT terminals in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, Brazil, has been extended to March 31, with an estimated cost of R$ 130.7 million.

Mar 18 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Avenida Brasil is closed during shooting in Maré

Avenida Brasil was temporarily closed due to a shooting incident at the Baixa do Sapateiro BRT station in the Maré Complex, but re-opened shortly thereafter.

Mar 17 • 20:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos task force clarifies BRT enforcement, faults media report

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit chairman clarified misconceptions about BRT enforcement and criticized misleading media reports.

Mar 17 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the dispute between Paes and Castro after the state revoked the BRT buses that would connect Rio to Mesquita

The seizure of buses from the BRT Line 77 highlights the ongoing conflict between Rio's mayor Eduardo Paes and governor Cláudio Castro regarding transportation jurisdiction.

Mar 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of Mesquita denies authorizing BRT line connecting municipality to terminal on Avenida Brasil

The City Hall of Mesquita has denied any involvement in the authorization of a BRT line that connects the municipality with a terminal on Avenida Brasil.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation of BRT line that went to Mesquita is suspended

The operation of a new BRT line to Mesquita was suspended on its first day due to a conflict between municipal and state transport authorities.

Mar 16 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detro tows BRT bus that connects Mesquita and terminal in Irajá

The Detro-RJ agency towed the first bus of Line 77 of the BRT in Mesquita, marking the beginning of a new route connecting Irajá and Mesquita.

Mar 16 • 14:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Content creator laments return of long BRT queues in Ikorodu

A Lagos-based content creator has expressed frustration over the persistent long queues at the Bus Rapid Transit terminal in Ikorodu, questioning the Lagos State Government's claims about bus availability.

Mar 16 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus line that connects Mesquita to BRT starts operating this Monday

The new bus line 77 connecting Mesquita to the BRT system began operations on Monday, aimed at improving regional transportation.

Mar 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio says he may open termination proceedings for the BRT contract in ABC Paulista due to delays in project delivery

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, is considering terminating the contract for the delayed BRT project in the ABC Paulista region.

Mar 16 • 10:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why I filmed crowded Lagos bus stops – Content creator, Nwachukwu

Nwachukwu shares her experiences of documenting life in Lagos through her '100 Days BRT Challenge', highlighting both the challenges of urban commuting and responses from authorities.

Mar 15 • 05:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall inaugurates Margaridas terminal, which will integrate buses from Baixada with Metropolitan BRT

The City of Rio de Janeiro has inaugurated the Margaridas terminal, which connects local buses from Baixada Fluminense with the BRT system.

Mar 14 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested in the act after harassing women on the BRT in the Federal District

A man was arrested for harassing women on a BRT bus in Brazil's Federal District, with witnesses noting he appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

Mar 12 • 22:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

‘BRT staff harassed me for exposing bus shortage’, says Lagos TikToker

A Lagos TikToker reports harassment by staff at a BRT terminal while documenting severe bus shortages and long queues faced by commuters.

Mar 11 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man is assaulted and removed from BRT station by alleged inspectors; company says it does not recognize employees; VIDEO

A 27-year-old man was assaulted by alleged inspectors after entering a BRT platform without paying, leading to a police report and the company disavowing the attackers.

Mar 8 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclists using the BRT corridors in Sorocaba will be fined over R$ 200

Starting from this Friday, motorcycle riders in Sorocaba, Brazil, caught using the BRT exclusive lanes will face fines and points deducted from their driving licenses after a grace period.

Mar 6 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tender of R$ 130 million: government launches new bidding for the construction of BRT terminals in Cuiabá

The Brazilian government has announced a new bidding process for the construction of BRT terminals in Cuiabá, increasing the budget from R$ 111 million to R$ 130 million.

Mar 4 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ant McPartlin reveals one show he won't host 'never again'

TV presenter Ant McPartlin has announced that he will not be returning to host the BRIT Awards again due to the challenges of managing the audience during the event.

Feb 26 • 22:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRT bus catches fire in Recreio, Southwest Zone of Rio

A BRT bus caught fire in Recreio, Rio de Janeiro, with no injuries reported among passengers.

Feb 23 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Part of Avenida Prainha in Cuiabá will be closed this Saturday (21)

A section of Avenida Prainha in Cuiabá will be closed to traffic from 7 PM on Saturday due to BRT construction work.

Feb 21 • 22:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident between bus and BRT leaves four injured in Madureira

An accident involving a bus and a BRT system has left four people injured in Madureira, Brazil.

Feb 17 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Metropolitan BRT will operate with a full fleet during Carnival in Greater Belém

The Metropolitan BRT in Greater Belém, Brazil, is set to operate its full fleet during Carnival, ensuring transportation for those attending local festivities.

Feb 13 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for throwing fire extinguisher at BRT driver in Rio

A man has been arrested for throwing a fire extinguisher at a BRT driver in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 12 • 11:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito bets on bus lanes to save up to 30 minutes of travel: here's how the mobility plan will be implemented

Quito plans to implement several Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects to significantly reduce travel times in the city.

Feb 7 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

One month after veto, Sorocaba City Council evaluates allowing motorcycles in BRT corridors

The Sorocaba City Council is discussing a proposal to allow delivery motorcyclists to use BRT corridors, but only for overtaking, as debated in a session on the 5th.

Feb 5 • 21:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm A Celeb winner Angry Ginge lands first post-jungle job with A-List stars

Angry Ginge, the winner of I'm A Celeb, is set to present an award at the upcoming BRIT Awards, potentially honoring his idol Taylor Swift.

Jan 6 • 22:15 UTC

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