Olympic TALKS Series by The Rio Times Set for Thursday, June 9th
A discussion panel will be held Thursday, June 9th at DOCA co-working space in Ipanema, and will bring together experts...
June 1, 2016Topic
transportation
New VLT Light Rail in Rio Opens on Sunday, May 22nd
After several years of construction, road closures and detours in the city’s downtown area, this Sunday, May 22nd, Rio de...
May 17, 2016
Rio de Janeiro Metro Line 4 Extension is Delayed
Rio's Linha 4 (Line 4) extension connecting Ipanema to Barra da Tijuca opening on August 1st, just four days before...
May 14, 2016
Taxi Drivers Resume Protests Against Uber in São Paulo
Irate taxi drivers in São Paulo resumed protests today, May 11th, against the previous day’s decree from Mayor Fernando Haddad....
May 11, 2016
Both of Rio’s New Metro Stations in Leblon in Finishing Stages
The stations at Praça Jardim de Alah and Praça Antero de Quental will connect Leblon to the new Line 4...
March 22, 2016
Santa Teresa Bonde Returns to Largo dos Guimarães in Rio
After being closed since 2011, the Santa Teresa bonde in Rio de Janeiro will now return to the heart of...
December 26, 2015
Rio’s City Council Bans Uber and Private Transportation Services
The bill, which regulates the transportation of passengers in the city, would ban services such as Uber.
August 26, 2015
Accidents Decline with Reduced Speed Limits in São Paulo
Accidents have dropped by nearly thirty percent on the Tiete and Pinheiros Marginais since the measure was adopted in July.
August 19, 2015
Taxi Drivers Protest Uber Car Service in Rio de Janeiro
Taxi drivers in Rio de Janeiro protested against transport organization app Uber, closing off streets in Centro and the Aterro...
July 24, 2015