Uber and 99 companies were prohibited by the court to offer motorcycle taxation in São Paulo, but promised to resort
The mayor of São Paulo, (MDB), highlighted a recent court decision that prohibits the transport of passengers in motorcycles in the city. According to Nunes, this measure was crucial for the closure of the motorcycle seizure blitzes, which were being performed. He celebrated the decision, stating that it brought out important questions about the service, which, according to him, aims only at profit, disrespecting the legislation and impairing the quality of life of motorcyclists.
Uber and 99 companies, which were directly affected by the ban, promised to resort, although they suspended the service in the capital. In addition, these companies are under investigation by the São Paulo Public Prosecution Service and the Civil Police. “What these companies want is just profit. Playing on a platform, having 20 to 30% of the value of bikers, who work hard, and still disrespect the legislation. We brought light to this theme of these applications, including the issue of the quality of life of these drivers, ”said Nunes.
The mayor also addressed the situation of Transwolff and Upbus bus companies, who face a possible expiry process in the coming days. Nunes expressed concern about the possibility of strike and emphasized the importance of maintaining the continuity of the municipal transport service. He highlighted the need for surveillance to prevent unscrupulous actions from harming transport in the city, ensuring that rapid measures will be taken to avoid problems. Transwolff and Upbus companies are investigated for alleged connections with criminal organizations and were the target of an operation by the prosecutor in April 2024.
With information from Beatriz Manfredi
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