The mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, announced that as of March 1, the transportation voucher rate in the city will decrease from R$ 6 to R$ 5. This announcement was made during the delivery of 25 new buses intended to enhance public transportation services in Manaus. The move aims to equalize the rates for passengers paying by cash or with the PassaFácil card, thereby making public transport more accessible and affordable for residents.

According to Almeida, the reduction in the voucher price is part of a broader strategy to address a decline in passenger numbers over recent years. He indicated that this reduction is expected to attract more users to the public transportation system and alleviate financial burdens on the local government, which has been struggling with the overall costs associated with urban transport. By making it more inviting for commuters to use the system, the city aims to balance its operational expenses more effectively.

The current full fare for urban public transportation in Manaus is R$ 6, a rate that has remained consistent since an earlier decree. However, with the new changes, the mayor hopes that more individuals will opt for public transport options, which should improve usage rates and ultimately lead to better management of transport-related expenditures by the municipal authorities.