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Commute times in Brazil impact physical and emotional well-being
Long commute times in Brazil's major urban centers are significantly impacting the physical and emotional well-being of residents. Data from the CNDL, SPC Brasil, and Sebrae indicates that urban dwellers spend an average of 21 days per year in transit.
In the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Region, the situation is particularly acute. According to a study by the mobility app Moovit, the average commute between home and work is 58 minutes. Furthermore, 11% of public transport users spend two hours or more per trip, leading to daily transit times that can exceed four hours—the highest recorded in the country.
Psychologist Carlos Júnior notes that commuting is not merely a transition period but a source of stress caused by factors such as external insecurity, unpredictable transport schedules, and physical discomfort from noise, overcrowding, and lack of air conditioning. These long durations reduce time available for essential activities like rest, exercise, and social interaction, potentially compromising long-term quality of life.
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AmorSaúde · CNDL · Carlos Júnior · Moovit · Rio de Janeiro
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Urban residents in Brazil spend an average of 21 days per year in traffic. valor.globo.com · leianoticias.com.br · dicaappdodia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] 11% of public transport users in Rio de Janeiro spend two hours or more per trip. valor.globo.com · leianoticias.com.br · dicaappdodia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Commuting stress is driven by external insecurity, unpredictable public transport schedules, and physical discomfort like noise and overcrowding. valor.globo.com · leianoticias.com.br · dicaappdodia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The average commute time in the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Region is 58 minutes per trip. valor.globo.com · leianoticias.com.br · dicaappdodia.com