# São Paulo metropolitan transit assistance programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/so-paulo-metropolitan-transit-assistance-programs > Updated: 2026-09-25T16:31:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Transport authorities in the São Paulo Metropolitan Region have introduced new initiatives to assist commuters with travel costs. In early September, the ‘Credencial para Trabalhadores Desempregados’ (Unemployed Workers Credential) was launched. This program provides up to 90 days of free travel on CPTM trains and Metro lines for individuals who have been unemployed for at least 30 days and are actively seeking work. The initiative is intended to facilitate movement for job interviews, training, and essential services. Later in the month, the Secretaria dos Transportes Metropolitanos introduced the Cartão Fidelidade. This program allows passengers using only rail transport to purchase travel credits in advance at progressive discounts. Available packages include 8, 20, or 50 trips, offering savings of up to R$ 0.72 per trip compared to the standard fare. Unlike the unemployment credential, this discount does not include fare integration with buses and requires a R$ 2 fee for card issuance. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: São Paulo rail passengers can access discounted fares via Cartão Fidelidade Commuters in São Paulo can save on metro and train fares by using the Cartão Fidelidade, which offers discounted multi-trip packages for those using rail transport exclusively. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-rail-passengers-can-access-discounted-fares-via-carto-fidelidade ### 2026-09-08: São Paulo launches free transit for unemployed workers São Paulo authorities have launched a free transit credential for unemployed workers, providing up to 90 days of free CPTM and Metro travel to assist in job searches and professional training. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-launches-free-transit-for-unemployed-workers --- Cite as: São Paulo metropolitan transit assistance programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/so-paulo-metropolitan-transit-assistance-programs