Titled ‘Bus Seguro’, Luiz Paulo (PSD) project enables companies and municipalities to hire agents through the Additional Service Regime (RAS) to work on days off
The Legislative Assembly of the It took a significant step to increase the safety in public transport in the metropolitan region by approving the “Safe Bus” program. This innovative project allows military and municipal guards to work on their days off, patrolling the intercity buses and stopping points. The initiative aims to reduce crime and provide greater safety to passengers who use this means of transport daily. Now, the project is awaiting the sanction of Governor Claudio Castro, who has shown a strong commitment to improving public safety in the state, often seeking support from the federal government to achieve this goal.
“Violence in public transportation of the Rio Metropolitan Region has directly impacted the right to come and go of citizens, creating a scenario of insecurity for those who depends on buses in their daily lives. This bill aims to ensure a rapid and especially preventive response against criminal acts,” explained Luiz Paulo, author of the text.
At the same time, Rio de Janeiro is preparing for a period of prolonged holidays in April, which promises to warm the local economy. With the arrival of Friday of Passion, followed by the holidays of Tiradentes and the celebration of Zumbi dos Palmares, many cariocas plan to amend their days off, creating a “mega holiday”. This scenario is viewed with optimism by the tourism and hotel industry, which expects an injection of more than $ 100 million in the local economy. In addition, future events, such as the long -awaited Lady Gaga show in May, are expected to further contribute to increasing tax collection and attracting both national and international tourists.
On another action front, the city of Rio de Janeiro began the vaccination of 19 and 20 years old against dengue. The Municipal Health Secretariat ensures that the vaccine is safe and effective, having received approval from the National Health Surveillance Agency. The vaccination campaign, which extends until April 18 or until the depletion of the doses, requires young people to attend a health unit provided with an identity document and, if possible, the vaccination booklet. This measure is crucial to protecting the young population against dengue, an endemic disease in the region, and represents a continuous effort to improve public health in the city.
*With information from Rodrigo Viga
*Report produced with the aid of AI
