# Rio de Janeiro transit expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-transit-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-28T20:27:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 5.

In July 2026, Rio de Janeiro’s municipal government announced a series of public-transport projects. On 11 July, it unveiled the Campo Grande Intermodal Bus Terminal, a R$ 81.1 million, 22,200 m² hub serving 33 bus lines that will link the western zone and Baixada Fluminense to the nearby BRT terminal, with construction slated for two years.

A week later, on 25 July, the city inaugurated Conexão BRT line 54, a direct corridor from Centro Olímpico to the Anil neighbourhood, operating from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. with eight-minute weekday intervals and a fleet of 25 new buses.

On 1 August, the municipality began work on two integrated bus terminals in the northern zone—at the Colégio metro station and in Coelho Neto—funded with about R$ 2 million and expected to be completed within six months. The Colégio terminal will include six bus bays, restrooms, two sports courts, and a children’s play area. The same day, the city opened the Caju station on the Transbrasil BRT corridor (line 60, Gentileza ↔ Deodoro-Parador), bringing the corridor to 18 stations.

On 28 August, the city concluded the second phase of a bidding process for the ‘Sistema RIO – Rede Integrada de Ônibus’. This initiative is set to increase the bus fleet in the West Zone (Bangu, Campo Grande, Santa Cruz, and Guaratiba) by 54%, raising the number of vehicles from 654 to 1,006. Companies Jabour and Sancetur won the tender, with operations for the expanded fleet expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

## Claims

- Construction of two new bus terminals in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Norte began on 1 August. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The terminals will be located in the neighborhoods of Colégio and Coelho Neto. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The total investment for the two terminals is approximately R$ 2 million. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The projects are expected to be completed within six months. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere announced the project and said it will improve mobility for millions of daily commuters. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Secretaries Diego Vaz (Conservation) and Jorge Arraes (Transport) are involved in the terminals' implementation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Colégio terminal will include six bus bays, restrooms, two sports courts and a children's play area. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The terminals will be integrated with metro stations to reduce bus congestion on streets and shorten travel times to the city centre. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Rio de Janeiro expands West Zone bus fleet by 54%

Rio de Janeiro's West Zone bus fleet will increase by 54% following a new bidding process. Companies Jabour and Sancetur won contracts to expand services in Bangu, Campo Grande, Santa Cruz, and Guaratiba.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-expands-west-zone-bus-fleet-by-54

### 2026-08-01: Rio de Janeiro opens Caju BRT station, expanding Transbrasil corridor

Rio de Janeiro opened the Caju BRT station on 1 Aug 2026, adding a 18th stop to the Transbrasil corridor and expected to serve ~3,000 daily passengers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-opens-caju-brt-station-expanding-transbrasil-corridor

### 2026-08-01: Rio de Janeiro launches construction of two new bus terminals in Zona Norte

Rio de Janeiro started building two R$ 2 million bus terminals in Colégio and Coelho Neto, aiming for six‑month completion and better metro integration.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-launches-construction-of-two-new-bus-terminals-in-zona-norte

### 2026-07-27: Rio de Janeiro opens Conexão BRT line 54 between Centro Olímpico and Anil

Rio de Janeiro launched Conexão BRT line 54, linking Centro Olímpico to Anil with new buses, daily service and eight‑minute intervals, improving direct BRT access for several neighborhoods.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-launches-conexo-brt-line-54-linking-centro-olmpico-to-anil

### 2026-07-11: Rio de Janeiro unveils $81.1 million Campo Grande Intermodal Bus Terminal

Rio de Janeiro unveiled an $81.1 million, 22,200 m² Campo Grande Intermodal Terminal to unify 33 bus lines and connect with the BRT, improving transit for the western zone.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-unveils-81-million-campo-grande-intermodal-terminal

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