Geraldo is a candidate for mayor of Salvador –
Salvador mayoral candidate Geraldo Júnior (MDB) stressed, in the session that he was nominated by LATE GroupThis Wednesday, 18, which intends to reactivate the bus lines that have been deactivated in the capital of Bahia in recent years.
Geraldo once again criticized Mayor Bruno Reis (União Brasil), his opponent in the dispute, and emphasized points such as the value of public transport fares in the capital. Emedebista also stressed that he intends to implement an integration system with VLT and BRT, a method that has led him to make negative comments.
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“It is worth noting that the current mayor has eliminated 134 bus lines. There is no humane treatment. They promised air-conditioned buses, the buses are dirty. One of the most expensive fares is in the capital. We want quality public transport. Let’s restore the lines, partnering with the BRT, which is the most expensive in Brazil […] Because there is no line that integrates the system, there are no passengers. The station is a ghost,” Geraldo continued.
“We will integrate this city with VLT, with the subway, which the state government has the courage to do. Entrepreneurs, let’s talk. Entrepreneurs will not control public transportation. We have to integrate with public transportation. modes, with private transportation. […] “There are currently more than 67,000 app drivers in Salvador. Salvador is currently the capital of unemployment,” said emedebista.
Asked how to reactivate the lane without adding to rush hour congestion, Geraldo said he was still evaluating how the process would work.
“We must mature this process. We need to align and listen to civil society, communities, we need to listen to society, the business world,” said Geraldo.
Last week, Bruno Reis won a court appearance to respond to allegations that he had removed bus lanes.
