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Rio de Janeiro launches new BRT connection lines
The Rio de Janeiro City Hall, through the Municipal Secretariat of Transport (SMTR) and Mobi-Rio, has launched two new Conexão BRT lines to improve transit connectivity. The new routes, lines 91 and 95, began operating on Saturday, November 7.
Line 91 connects the Bananal area and other parts of Ilha do Governador to the Del Castilho metro station via the Fundão BRT Terminal and the Bonsucesso train station. Line 95 establishes the first direct connection between Galeão International Airport (serving Terminals 1, 2, and the Support Area) and the metro system, also traveling through the Fundão and Bonsucesso stations.
Both lines operate from 4:00 to 23:00. The expansion brings the total number of Conexão BRT lines to six. Officials stated the initiative aims to provide better quality, comfort, and efficiency for commuters traveling between the island, the airport, and the city's rail network.
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Eduardo Cavaliere · Galeão International Airport · Ilha do Governador · Jorge Arraes · Mobi-Rio · Municipal Secretariat of Transport · Rio de Janeiro City Hall