The São Paulo Metro has announced that it will extend its experimental 24-hour operation on weekends for an additional six months, following a successful three-month trial that began in December. This decision came after a survey indicated that 95% of passengers approved of the extended hours across lines 1-Blue, 2-Green, 3-Red, and 15-Silver. The Metro's initiative aims to provide an uninterrupted service, enhancing convenience for residents and visitors alike during weekends.

According to the Metro, this extension allows for monitoring of demand indicators under various scenarios, such as weekends outside of school holidays, major events, and peak city activity times. During the initial trial, approximately 140,000 passengers used the Metro during the early hours from Saturday to Sunday, with a significant number indicating that they utilized the service primarily for leisure activities, followed by work-related trips. This data is crucial for understanding the needs of late-night travelers in the city.

As São Paulo continues to grapple with issues of transport accessibility and congestion, the decision to maintain extended hours reflects a growing recognition of the importance of nighttime public transport. With the positive feedback from the passenger survey, the Metro aims to improve its service offerings further and potentially incorporate this 24-hour service as a permanent feature in the future, catering to the diverse needs of the city's population.