The city of Santos has announced changes to public services during the Carnival holiday, affecting operations in health, transportation, markets, and public services.
The city government of Santos, located in the São Paulo coastline, has prepared for the upcoming Carnival holiday by announcing operational changes for several municipal services between Saturday, February 14, and Wednesday, February 18. These adjustments will impact areas such as health, transportation, cleaning, tourism, culture, markets, and public service operations. The City Transport Engineering Company (CET-Santos) will oversee temporary bus route diversions and street closures to accommodate the festivities.
Key transportation services, including various bus lines (numbered 07, 37, 40, among others), will experience changes to their usual routes due to the holiday. Despite these alterations, essential health services like hospitals and urgent care units will remain operational 24 hours a day, ensuring that critical medical assistance is accessible during the festive period. However, specialized clinics and certain local health facilities will halt operations temporarily from February 14 to February 17 to allow their staff to participate in Carnival-related activities.
Residents and visitors in Santos can anticipate both continuity in essential health services and some disruptions in transportation and non-essential services as part of the city's preparations for Carnival. This careful balance aims to ensure public safety and accessibility during a period that celebrates local culture and community engagement. As such, it is crucial for those in Santos to stay informed about these changes to plan their activities accordingly.
