Measure was taken after the bus company was accused of having ties with the first command of the capital (CCP)
The bus company He filed a lawsuit against the City of São Paulo, contesting the intervention in his operations. The company claims that the intervention, which began in April last year, was illegal and irregular. Upbus, along with Transwolf, was the target of the prosecutor for alleged calls with the . In response, the management of Mayor Ricardo Nunes decided to remove the two companies from the transportation operation and is looking for new companies to take over the fleets.
Upbus seeks to reverse the situation and resume the fleet, arguing that the intervention was illegal. The judicial process is under confidential, which limits access to more details about the case. In addition to Upbus and Transwolf, two other bus companies, Movie Bus and the Transmunion are under investigation. The transmunion is already the subject of investigations by the São Paulo Corregedoria, while Movie Bus has not yet been formally investigated.
The situation is closely monitored, with the City of Looking for solutions to ensure the continuity of the public transportation service in the city. Upbus’s lawsuit represents a new chapter in the complex relationship between transport companies and the government, amid allegations of bonds with criminal organizations. The resolution of this impasse will be crucial to the future of public transport in the state capital.
The final decision on the case may have significant implications for the public transport sector in São Paulo. If UPBUS can prove that the intervention was illegal, it may open precedents for other companies in similar situations. On the other hand, if the city maintains its position, this may reinforce the need for more rigorous inspection on transport companies, ensuring that they operate according to the law and without bonds with criminal activities.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
