Man dies after being hit by a stray bullet in shooting in São Gonçalo
A man was killed by a stray bullet during a shootout between police and criminals in São Gonçalo, Brazil.
Alerj approves exclusive 24-hour wagons for women on Rio's trains and metro
The Rio de Janeiro legislative assembly has approved a bill extending exclusive women-only train and metro carriages to operate 24 hours a day.
Alerj approves women's car 24 hours on trains and in the metro of RJ
The Legislative Assembly of Rio approved a law for women's-only train cars to operate 24/7 for safety against sexual harassment.
Maracanã Metro Station Becomes Rei Pelé Station in Tribute to the Greatest Player in History
The Maracanã Metro Station in Rio de Janeiro has been renamed Rei Pelé Station to pay tribute to the legendary soccer player who passed away in 2022.
Experts say subsidies are essential to avoid collapse and 'death spiral' in Rio's metro
Experts have stated that a subsidy for part of the metro fare is crucial to save Rio's transportation system from collapse, as the government plans to cover a fare increase.
Castro says he will cancel metro fare increase; fare will remain at R$ 7.90 until the end of the year, says government
Governor Cláudio Castro announced the cancellation of a scheduled metro fare increase in Rio de Janeiro, maintaining the current fare of R$ 7.90 until the end of the year with public funding.
‘Longer intervals’, ‘very crowded’, ‘price does not compensate’: announcement of the fare increase at MetrôRio generates complaints from passengers
The announcement of a fare increase for MetrôRio has led to significant complaints from passengers about service quality and overcrowding.
Rio Metro raises fare from R$ 7.90 to R$ 8.20 starting in April
The fare for Rio de Janeiro's metro will increase from R$ 7.90 to R$ 8.20 as of April 12, 2024, maintaining its status as Brazil's most expensive metro service.
Carnival 2026: Rio Metro Will Operate 24 Hours on the Weekend of the Champions Parade and Last Mega Blocos
The Rio Metro will operate 24 hours during the Champions Parade weekend of Carnival 2026 to accommodate participants and attendees.
Body of mother who died buried in landslide in Maracanã is buried
The body of Michele Martins de Souza, who died after the collapse of two houses in the Metrô Favela in North Zone of Rio, was buried as city workers demolished part of the condemned buildings.