Feb 10 β€’ 09:01 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Escort, surgery, and frustration: understand the case of bus seizure that ended with BRL 20,000 in compensation in MG

A couple received BRL 20,000 in compensation after experiencing tension during a bus trip from Belo Horizonte to Juiz de Fora due to the seizure of their bus by authorities in Minas Gerais.

A couple traveling on a Buser charter bus from Belo Horizonte to Juiz de Fora faced a distressing situation when their bus was seized by authorities due to identified irregularities. This incident occurred on BR-040, where inspectors from the Department of Highways of Minas Gerais (DER-MG) conducted checks that resulted in the bus's confiscation. The passengers, including the couple, were escorted by police to a bus station in Conselheiro Lafaiete, around 100 kilometers from their original departure point, which resulted in an extended delay of five hours, significantly impacting their travel plans.

The decision regarding the couple's compensation came from the 6th Private Civil Justice Nucleus (Nucip 4.0), where the second-instance ruling found Buser collectively responsible for the inconvenience caused to its passengers. The court ruled in December 2025, ordering Buser to pay BRL 20,000 to the couple for their troubles. This case highlights the legal responsibilities of charter companies in ensuring compliance with transportation regulations and the potential repercussions for both the company and its customers when services fail to meet legal standards.

Buser, the charter platform, released a statement indicating that it had already completed the compensation payment, suggesting that the matter was resolved from their end. Additionally, Buser claimed that the seizure of the vehicle was illegal, which indicates that there may be arguments regarding the enforcement of transportation regulations in the region, sparking further discussions about the responsibilities of both transportation providers and governmental bodies in ensuring passenger safety and rights during travel.

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