Text by Deputy Fábio Faria de Sá (Somos) gives cities the autonomy to veto or regulate passenger transportation by motorcycles
The governor of São Paulo, sanctioned a new law on Tuesday (24) that grant autonomy for state municipalities regulate, allow or prohibit the motorcycle taxation by application. The measure was published in the Official Gazette and is already in force, ending a period of legal and controversial uncertainty on the subject. The new state legislation gives cities the decision -making power over the motorcycle taxation operation, such as those offered by companies as e . The sanction was expected, especially due to the strong pressure of the city of São Paulo, who had already tried to ban the service through a decree.
The municipal administration of São Paulo, led by the mayor has already spoken out, stating that the new law searches the actions taken by the city. The city justifies the prohibition with the concern with the high number of accidents involving motorcyclists and passengers. According to municipal management, passenger transport in motorcycles is considered dangerous, and the risks of accidents and deaths cannot be ignored.
“The law sanctioned by the Government of São Paulo Chancela the path taken by the City of São Paulo to prohibit the mototaxi service in the city. The municipal administration has acted strongly to prevent a modal transport that proves dangerous in the face of accidents that resulted in passenger deaths,” Nunes said about the sanction.
With the new law in force, it is expected that other cities in the state will follow the example of the capital and define their own rules for the motorcycle taxi service, whether allowing, regulating or prohibiting activity in their territories.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
