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Bill Under Review in Congress Ensures Free Stops During Rides and Allows Taxis and Ride-Hailing Vehicles Access to Exclusive Lanes, Subject to Local Regulation and Without Undermining Public Transport Priority.
Bill 1992/26 allows taxis and ride-hailing vehicles to operate in public transport lanes and guarantees free stops for passenger pick-up and drop-off during services.
Free Stops to Apply During Passenger Service
The Bill 1992/26 grants individual passenger transport vehicles the right to stop for pick-up and drop-off while actively serving a user.
This measure covers both taxis and vehicles used for ride-hailing services. The proposal is currently under review in the Chamber of Deputies and does not yet change the existing rules for drivers.
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Use of Exclusive Lanes Will Depend on Regulation
The bill also permits these vehicles to use exclusive lanes designated for public transport. However, this allowance will not be automatic and will depend on regulations from traffic authorities.
The text stipulates that access to these lanes must not compromise the priority granted to public transport. The use will also need to comply with urban mobility policies adopted in each locality.
Even once regulated, vehicle circulation may still be limited. The traffic authority will have the power to restrict access for taxis and ride-hailing vehicles to exclusive lanes, provided they present a technical justification for their decision.
Bill Amends the Brazilian Traffic Code
The proposal modifies the Brazilian Traffic Code to classify taxis and ride-hailing vehicles as providers of public utility services during passenger transport operations.
The bill’s author, licensed Congressman Vanderlan Alves from Ceará, stated that the measures aim to adapt traffic legislation to technological, social, and economic transformations.
“The measures align traffic legislation with new technological, social, and economic realities, providing greater rationality, efficiency, and inclusion in urban mobility,” Alves declared.
In his justification, Alves described the initiative as modern and balanced. He believes the bill can enhance urban mobility in Brazil without jeopardizing the structure dedicated to public transportation.
Text Will Still Go Through Committees in Congress
Bill 1992/26 is being processed in a conclusive manner. The text will be reviewed by the Committees of Public Works and Transportation, and of Constitution, Justice, and Citizenship in the Chamber.
In this type of processing, the matter can be approved by the designated committees without a full vote, according to applicable legislative rules. However, to become law, the bill still needs to be approved by both the Chamber and the Senate.
