Municipal management alleges in court that the company is not complying with a municipal decree that prohibits the paid transport of passengers using motorcycles
A requested a daily fine of R$1 million from , alleging that the company is not complying with a municipal decree that prohibits the paid transport of passengers through applications. The action was filed by the Municipal Attorney General’s Office, which highlights that the 99Moto operation, which began recently, puts the safety of citizens at risk.
In response to the notification from the Municipal Road Use Committee, 99 Tecnologia filed a preliminary injunction, which was denied by the judge of the 8th Public Finance Court. The judge argued that there were not sufficient grounds to suspend the notification, thus upholding the committee’s decision.
The São Paulo Motoboys Union also spoke out about the situation, advising motorcyclists not to carry out what they call “clandestine motorcycle taxis”. This guidance aims to protect workers from possible seizures and legal responsibilities in the event of accidents while providing the service.
99 Tecnologia argues that its operation is in accordance with federal legislation, arguing that the regulation of transport activity is a responsibility of the municipality, and not a prohibition. The dispute between the company and the city hall raises questions about the regulation of app-based transport and user safety.
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