A Datafolha survey released on Monday indicates that residents of São Paulo attribute the high number of tolls on state roads mainly to the state government and the road concessionaires. The poll, which was conducted from March 3 to 5, interviewed 1,608 people across 71 municipalities in São Paulo and reflects a level of confidence of 95%. According to the findings, 33% of respondents blame Governor Tarcísio de Freitas's administration, while 30% hold the concessionaire companies responsible for the toll situation. This establishes a technical tie between state management and private operators, with both being heavily scrutinized by the public.

The survey showed that the federal government is also seen as partially accountable, with 26% of respondents attributing the toll issues to it, indicating a close tie with the private companies within the margin of error. Conversely, only 2% of participants pointed to municipal governments as a source of the problem. The findings suggest a widespread concern among the populace regarding the pricing of toll fees and imply a potential political challenge for Tarcísio de Freitas, especially considering the demographics of those surveyed. Higher education among respondents correlated with increased blame directed at the state government, with 44% of those holding degrees attributing the toll issue to the current administration.

This survey not only highlights public sentiment towards tolls but also reflects broader frustrations regarding infrastructure management in São Paulo. As debates about road tolls and infrastructure costs evolve, the results may influence future fiscal policies and governmental accountability in state governance and public-private partnerships in road management.