Work Stops on the VLT Line 3 Extension in Rio’s Centro
Work on the Line 3 extension to the VLT in Centro appears to have come to a stop, leaving an...
April 20, 2018Topic
transport
Brazil Registers Deflation for First Time in 11 Years in June
The country registered a deflation of 0.23 percent in June, the lowest for the month since the beginning of the...
July 10, 2017Rio’s Gondola in Complexo de Alemão Extends Operating Hours
As of April 25th, the Complexo do Alemão teleférico (gondola) passed to new management and extended its current operating hours,...
May 4, 2016
Brazil Services Sector Falls 4 Percent in Last 12 Months
The volume of the services industry in Brazil fell by four percent in February, compared to the same period of...
April 13, 2016
São Paulo Establishes Dress Code Law for Taxi Drivers
In addition to 'proper attire' officials recommend taxi drivers avoid discussions about soccer, religion and politics.
January 19, 2016
New Ride-Sharing Transportation Service Arrives in Brazil
BlaBlaCar, a French start-up, began operation in Brazil on Novmber 30th. The app and online service is designed to connect...
December 4, 2015
Special Public Transport Ticket Available in Rio for Olympics
Users of public transport will be able to purchase one ticket to make several journeys during the 2016 Olympic and...
December 1, 2015
Rio’s Bonde Begins Fourth Phase of Testing in Santa Teresa
Rio’s much-loved bonde, or tram system, is to begin a fourth phase of testing tomorrow, October 21st, on a stretch...
October 20, 2015
Helicopter Rides in Rio de Janeiro: See the City from Above
For many years a number of companies have offered helicopter flights over the city. With a choice of routes, priced...
September 15, 2015