During a recent heavy rainstorm in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, a video surfaced showing hundreds of birds - primarily pigeons and swallows - seeking refuge on the metal roof of the Rodoviária Shopping Estrada bus station. Passengers have long raised concerns about the presence of these birds, as their increasing numbers, particularly in the late afternoon, have led to problems with bird droppings accumulating on chairs, floors, and platforms, resulting in unsanitary conditions.

Users of the bus terminal have expressed alarm regarding health risks associated with bird droppings, which can carry diseases. Additionally, there are concerns about the physical condition of the terminal's roof, which is approximately 30 years old and shows signs of rust. The build-up of droppings not only compromises the bus station's cleanliness but also poses potential safety hazards if the structural integrity of the roof is compromised due to the weight of the birds or the corrosive nature of the droppings.

Maria do Socorro, a retiree who travels from São Paulo to Campos annually to visit family, voiced her displeasure, stating that the situation is both embarrassing and concerning. With travelers fearing the possibility of bird droppings falling on them, there is a clear demand for authorities to address these issues to enhance the health and safety standards within the bus station and improve travelers’ experiences.