# Salvador public transport system developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salvador-public-transport-system-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-06T21:41:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The public transport system in Salvador, Brazil, is undergoing operational and technological expansions. In late September, the B6 BRT line, which connects Lapa Station to the Patamares coastline, transitioned from a limited testing schedule to full-time operations running from 05:00 to 23:00.

Following these service expansions, the Municipal Secretariat of Mobility announced plans to introduce QR Code payments. This initiative aims to facilitate a transition from cash to electronic systems to improve safety for passengers and staff. The digital payment system will initially be tested on BRT lines before potentially expanding to the Sistema Integra bus lines. Passengers will use the KIM recharge application to purchase credits via Pix and generate a QR Code for boarding.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Salvador public transport to accept QR Code payments

Salvador is introducing QR Code payments for public transport, starting with a testing phase on BRT lines to improve passenger convenience and security.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-public-transport-to-accept-qr-code-payments

### 2026-09-25: Salvador B6 BRT line to begin full-time operations

Salvador's B6 BRT line will begin full-time operations from 5:00 to 23:00 starting Monday, the 28th, following a successful assisted testing phase.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-b6-brt-line-to-begin-full-time-operations

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