The Maranhão Public Ministry (MP-MA) has issued a recommendation for the São Luís City Hall to terminate its concession contract with the Via SL consortium, which is one of the companies responsible for operating public transport in the capital. This recommendation arises from repeated contractual violations and failures in service delivery that the MP-MA deems incompatible with the continuation of the concession. Furthermore, the document outlines emergency measures to ensure that the public transport service is not disrupted following the termination of the contract.

The recommendation, signed by prosecutor Lítia Cavalcanti, mandates the municipality to initiate an administrative process immediately to end the contract with the Via SL consortium (Lot II) due to the company's operational incapacity to maintain an acceptable level of service. The MP-MA highlighted several ongoing issues, including total and partial service interruptions since December 2025, the suspension of 27 bus lines, and delays in payment obligations by the consortium.

This situation raises significant concerns regarding the reliability and quality of public transportation in São Luís. If the São Luís City Hall follows through on this recommendation, it could lead to a restructuring of the public transport system in the city. The impact of such changes could greatly affect daily commuters and the overall effectiveness of public transport services, necessitating careful planning to avoid further disruption in transportation for the city's residents.