The New Frontiers of Road Concession: Understand the Benefits and How It Works

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Published on 19/09/2023 at 16:08

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Partnerships Between The Public And Private Sectors Revolutionize The Management And Quality Of Brazilian Highways.

In times of increasing partnership between the public and private sectors, highway concessions emerge as a strategic solution. With this model, the government hands over the administration and maintenance of highways to private companies for a determined period.

Highway Concessions Demystified In practice, the State manages to ease its expenditures, as operational and maintenance costs fall to the concessionaire. In exchange, this company sets toll rates, ensuring a return on investment. During this period, the government acts as an active observer, ensuring that the concessionaire meets the established standards and goals.

In Brazil, these partnerships emerged in 1998, driven by the need to improve the management and maintenance of highways. João Fornari, co-founder of Kartado, emphasizes: “With the highway concessions, we witness significant improvements in safety, user service, and the quality of the roads themselves.”

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