Machado discusses fare reduction this Wednesday; it could decrease to R$ 2,30
“I don’t rule out the possibility of reducing the price, especially since the federal government has exempted transportation from PIS and COFINS taxes, something between 3% and 4%, and also because the administration proposed raising it from R$ 2,25 to R$ 2,40 and the City Council approved it at R$ 2,45,” says José Carlos Machado, acting mayor of Aracaju.
Eugênio Nascimento, from the blog Primeira Mão - The acting mayor of Aracaju, José Carlos Machado (PSDB), begins his workday this Wednesday meeting with the Municipal Secretary of Social Defense, Georlize Oliveira Costa Teles, at 8 am, at the Administrative Center. They will discuss the possibility of reducing the fare for public transportation in the capital. Shortly after, at 8:30 am, Machado will receive the president of the City Council, Vinicius Porto (DEM), in his office.
"I don't rule out the possibility of reducing the price, especially since the federal government has exempted transportation from PIS and COFINS taxes, something between 3% and 4%, and also because the administration proposed raising it from R$ 2,25 to R$ 2,40 and the Chamber approved it for R$ 2,45," he commented.
He recalled that 300 people use the transportation system in the capital of Sergipe daily and that the service is not good because it lacks quality, quantity, and reliability (in terms of schedules),” he stated. Other Brazilian capitals, including Natal (RN), Cuiabá (MT), João Pessoa (PB), and Recife (PE), have already opted to reduce prices.