# Mariana free public transport expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mariana-free-public-transport-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-28T20:27:57.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The municipality of Mariana, Minas Gerais, has expanded its ‘Tarifa Zero’ program to include free public transportation on weekends. The service provides free travel between the Vargem district and the municipal seat, also benefiting residents of Serra do Carmo, Pombal, Palmital, and other nearby localities. 

This expansion follows a commitment by Mayor Juliano Duarte to improve mobility for these communities. The service operates on fixed schedules, with departures from Vargem on Saturdays and from Mariana on Sundays.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Mariana expands free weekend bus service to Vargem

Mariana, Brazil, has expanded its ‘Tarifa Zero’ program to offer free public transportation on weekends for residents of Vargem and surrounding districts.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariana-expands-free-weekend-bus-service-to-vargem

### 2026-09-04: Vargem residents receive free transport after walkway collapse

Motiva Minas_SP is offering free daily shuttle services for residents in Vargem, Brazil, following a pedestrian walkway collapse on the Fernão Dias highway.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vargem-residents-receive-free-transport-after-walkway-collapse

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Cite as: Mariana free public transport expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mariana-free-public-transport-expansion