The decision complies with a request from the city of São Paulo, which alleged the breach of the municipal decree of 2023 that prohibits this modality
The court determined this Monday (27), that the companies and suspend the operations of in the city of. The decision complies with a request from the city of São Paulo, which alleged the non -compliance with the municipal decree of 2023 that prohibits this modality. The companies, on the other hand, argued that federal law supports the service and decided to start the offer this month, even in the face of complaints and threats of supervision by the management of Mayor Ricardo Nunes (MDB).
Judge Eduardo Gouvêa, from the 7th Chamber of Public Law of the Court of Justice, determined that, although there were two unconstitutionality actions against the decree, both were denied. Thus, the municipal rule remains in force. So far, Uber and 99 have not reported if they will appeal the decision.
The city argues that the prohibition of the sport is necessary due to the risk of increased traffic deaths, considering that motorcyclists are among the main victims of accidents. Last year, São Paulo recorded the largest number of traffic deaths since 2016.
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Posted by Carol Santos
