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Salvador urban mobility and public transport expansion

Overview

The public transportation system in Salvador, Brazil, has seen recent recognition and expansion. In August 2026, the BRT Salvador system received the Plínio Assmann Award for Best Practices in Urban Mobility from the National Association of Public Transport (ANTP). The award recognized the system’s efficiency in reducing passenger travel times, serving over 2 million passengers monthly.

Following this recognition, the Municipal Mobility Secretariat (Semob) announced further expansions to the network in September 2026. These developments include the introduction of two new conventional bus lines—Line 1164 and Line 1425-02—to connect various neighborhoods and metro stations. Additionally, a new BRT line, B6, was scheduled to link Lapa Station to the Patamares neighborhood, initially operating with assisted service to monitor passenger demand and operational indicators.

Entities

Salvador · Secretaria Municipal de Mobilidade · National Association of Public Transport · Pablo Souza · BRT Salvador

Timeline

7 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Salvador expands public transport with new bus lines and BRT service
Salvador is introducing new bus lines and a BRT connection between Lapa and Patamares to improve urban mobility and metro access.
29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
BRT Salvador wins national urban mobility award
BRT Salvador has won the 2026 Plínio Assmann Award for Best Practices in Urban Mobility, recognized for improving efficiency and reducing travel times for over 2 million monthly passengers.

Sources

api.metro1.com.br · bahianoticias.com.br · psychotherapy.org.uk · viatrolebus.com.br