Brazil advances platform regulation and mobility innovations

The Brazilian government, through Minister Guilherme Boulos, announced plans to publish a regulation by next week to increase algorithmic transparency for ride-hailing and delivery platforms. This measure aims to address worker concerns regarding unjustified account blocks and the lack of clarity in automated decision-making processes.

In the corporate sector, Uber has launched ‘Mobilidade para Grupos’, a shared transport solution designed for companies to move employees in shifts, potentially reducing costs compared to traditional chartered buses. Additionally, Uber offers a ‘Wait and Save’ feature for individual users to reduce trip costs by accepting longer wait times.

Technological and industrial developments include nstech’s new platform for managing freight payments and logistics, and Ford’s announcement that its electric Transit City van will arrive in the Brazilian market in 2026. Meanwhile, a provisional measure (MP 1360/26) intended to deregulate requirements for motorcycle taxi and delivery professionals expired in Congress without being voted upon, leaving current regulations unchanged.