The National Transport Confederation (CNT) released a note in which it said it was following “with concern” the credit package that the
The announcement was made this Tuesday (19) by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and is
The biggest problem, says the entity, is the effect of the increase in the number of cars on vehicle traffic.
“The increase in congestion, the increase in travel time and the loss of efficiency already reflect the continuous growth of the vehicle fleet in large urban centers, while public transport loses space”, says the note.
Data from the CNT show that the share of public transport fell from 49.8% in 2017 to 31.7% in 2024, while individual trips now represent 68.3% of urban trips.
“In this scenario, it also draws attention to the fact that the volume of resources planned to expand the fleet of light vehicles is equivalent to the investments intended for renewing the bus fleet and cargo transport, sectors that generate much broader collective benefits for the population, for urban mobility and for the competitiveness of the Brazilian economy”, says the CNT.
According to the CNT Transport Sector Emissions Inventory, light vehicles account for 48.25% of the sector’s total emissions. The priority, according to the confederation, should be to invest in the modernization of public transport.
“The CNT recognizes the importance of credit policies to stimulate economic activity and expand job opportunities. However, it considers it essential that public investments are aligned with the real challenges of urban mobility and global discussions on sustainability and decarbonization, prioritizing solutions with a collective impact and capable of structurally improving the quality of travel in cities”, says the note.
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