The City Hall of Mesquita has found itself embroiled in controversy over the launch of a BRT line intended to connect the Margaridas terminal in Irajá with the city of Mesquita in the Baixada Fluminense region. Following the interruption of this service due to an operation conducted by Detro, which towed two buses, officials from Mesquita have stated that they never authorized the operation of Rio's municipal buses making stops within their jurisdiction. This denial comes despite evidence presented by TV Globo, which showed signs at bus stops displaying the logos of both municipalities.

In a further inquiry about the authorization and installation of signage at these bus stops, city officials in Mesquita expressed being unaware of the situation and claimed no engagement in discussions with the City Hall of Rio regarding the creation of this bus service. This has prompted questions about the communication and planning between the two municipalities, highlighting potential oversights or mismanagement in the project’s approval process.

The implications of this conflict are significant as it raises concerns over inter-municipal transport arrangements and responsibilities. As transport projects often require complex negotiations and substantial collaboration between different governmental layers, the stark disagreement between Mesquita and Rio's municipal authorities could lead to operational disruptions and affect the daily commute of many passengers dependent on this transport infrastructure.