To The Drivers' Disappointment! Toll Prices Will Increase For Motorists Using These Brazilian Highways (BRs)

To The Drivers’ Disappointment! Toll Prices Will Increase For Motorists Using These Brazilian Highways (BRs)

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 07/11/2024 at 12:03

Updated on 07/11/2024 at 12:05

Aumento nos pedágios das rodovias BR-365 e BR-364 passa a valer em novembro, afetando motoristas em MG e GO, conforme a ANTT.

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Drivers on Highways BR-365 and BR-364 Will Pay More at Toll Plazas. The Adjustment Authorized by ANTT Seeks to Maintain the Financial Balance of the Concession, Considering Technical Criteria and Investments, Although the Impact on the Budget Is Inevitable.

For drivers traveling on the Highways BR-365 and BR-364, unpleasant news is on the way: toll prices will be adjusted soon.

Starting from November 14, the rates at the toll plazas under the concession of EcoVias do Cerrado in Minas Gerais and Goiás will see an increase that promises to impact travelers’ budgets.

But what are the motivations behind this adjustment, and how will it directly affect drivers in these regions?

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Why Are Tolls Getting More Expensive?

According to the concessionaire EcoVias do Cerrado, this increase follows an annual tariff review stipulated in the contract.

This process, conducted by ANTT, takes into account various technical factors, including the Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) and the investments made by the concessionaire during the period.

These elements are essential to ensure the economic and financial balance of the concession agreement and allow the concessionaire to continue providing maintenance and improvements on the highways under its management.

The annual update of tolls is viewed by the concessionaire as a reflection of operating costs and the commitment to quality service provided to road users.

According to EcoVias do Cerrado, the improvements occurring on these roads are, in part, funded by the revenue collected at the toll plazas.

Thus, the adjustment represents, according to the concessionaire, a way to ensure the continuity of investments and safety on the highways.

Criteria for Tariff Review

The annual tariff review follows a series of contractual and technical criteria established by ANTT. Among them, the IPCA is one of the central economic indicators, reflecting the accumulated inflation over the period and, consequently, the cost of inputs and services.

In addition, the agency considers the investments made by the concessionaire to improve road conditions, such as duplications, repairs, new signage, and road safety projects.

This way, ANTT seeks to maintain the financial balance of the contract, addressing both the interests of the concessionaire and the well-being of users.

Impact on Drivers and Next Steps

For drivers using these highways daily or on occasional trips, the increase in tolls may seem like a modest addition, but it accumulates over long distances or frequent routes.

This adjustment reflects the dynamics of concession contracts that aim to ensure the viability of operations while maintaining the quality of services offered.

Amidst this, users wonder to what extent these adjustments truly result in visible improvements on the roads.

Despite the technical arguments, the financial impact is felt directly in the budget, especially in an economic scenario where every additional expense is significant.

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Marcos Aparecido

#74431

09/11/2024 07:22

Kkkk só alimenta os valores de pedágio mais nada e feito provavelmente nos contratos e escrito que e pra ser feito duplicação nas rodovias mais ISO não acontece de maneira alguma e as rodovias são de péssima qualidade ANTT e os pedágio só dividem os lucros e não fais nada

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MARIVAL FONTES DOS SANTOS

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08/11/2024 23:52

Isso e uma falta de respeito com a população esse país não merece esses deputado quando tão fazendo passeata atrás de votos esses **** fala que vai tirar pedágio vai tirar os radares nó final não tirar **** nenhuma bando de enganador tudo ****

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Odilio Fernandes

#74108

08/11/2024 15:34

No Brasil de hoje a única coisa que mudou foi o jeito de roubar,e é cada desculpa,e Tome fumos

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Why Are Tolls Getting More Expensive?

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