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3 clusters · 55 sources · 9 days · First seen 10 days ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Uber Moto ban upheld, protests and credit program grow

Entities: Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo · Uber Technologies Inc. · Brazilian rideshare drivers · Move Motoristas program · São Paulo

Overview

The legal battle over Uber’s Uber Moto service in São Paulo intensified after a state court on 30 July 2026 reversed a prior order and reinstated the ban, leaving the service prohibited pending a merits judgment. Mayor Ricardo Nunes warned that the ongoing dispute could jeopardise the city’s planned free megashow on Avenida Paulista, threatening expected tourism and transport benefits.

Nationwide, app‑based drivers and delivery workers continued large‑scale protests demanding higher fares, a minimum R$1.50 per kilometre, and better working conditions. Demonstrators targeted recent platform changes such as Uber’s subscription‑based “Passe para Motoristas” and iFood’s “+Entregas” model, which they say reduce earnings.

The federal Move Motoristas credit programme, part of the broader Move Brasil initiative, reached R$2.2 billion in contracts by the end of July, representing 7.3 % of its R$30 billion allocation. It offers financing for vehicles up to R$150 000, up to 72 installments, and interest rates of 12.6 % for men and 11.5 % for women, with an average loan of R$102 000 per driver. Over 21 700 drivers in 1 445 municipalities are now registered.

The government also broadened credit access by allowing platform‑income statements for housing loans and by providing cashback incentives through partnerships with Caixa and Banco do Brasil. Legal actions persist, with courts in Santa Catarina, Maranhão and other states upholding bans on drivers accused of fraud and rejecting requests for account reinstatement. Internationally, Brazil’s labor unions continued to press for ratification of the ILO’s Convention 193 on platform work.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] The Move Motoristas program has contracted R$2.2 billion in credit by 30 July, representing 7.3 % of the R$30 billion allocated. (Move Motoristas credit program reaches R$2.2 bn)
[● 4 SOURCES] Drivers and delivery workers protested nationwide demanding a minimum payment of R$1.50 per kilometre and higher fares. (National driver protests)
[● 3 SOURCES] The program allows financing of vehicles up to R$150 000, with up to 72 installments, interest up to 12.6 % per year for men and 11.5 % for women. (Move Motoristas financing terms)
[● 3 SOURCES] As of 30 July, 21 720 drivers were registered in the Move Motoristas program, with an average credit of R$102 000 per driver. (Move Motoristas registration data)
[● 2 SOURCES] Caixa now accepts platform income statements as proof of earnings for housing loans, expanding credit access for app drivers. (Housing credit policy change)
[● 2 SOURCES] Courts in Santa Catarina upheld bans on drivers accused of fraud, rejecting requests for account reinstatement and damages. (Legal bans on fraudulent drivers)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Uber’s “Passe para Motoristas” replaces commission with a subscription fee, giving drivers 100% of eligible ride fares. (Uber subscription model)
[○ 1 SOURCE] iFood’s +Entregas model requires pre‑scheduled shifts and limits delivery areas, reducing average delivery earnings. (iFood +Entregas model)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Caixa’s Move Brasil program offers credit for new motorcycles up to R$30,000 with interest rates of 0.97% for men and 0.90% for women, payable over 48 months. (2dbac834)
[○ 1 SOURCE] São Paulo’s Tribunal of Justice suspended a lower‑court order that would have forced the city to credential Uber, keeping mototáxi services prohibited. (2dd0887c)

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 21 sources
Brazil's Move Motoristas credit program hits R$2.2 bn as drivers protest new platform rules
Brazil's Move Motoristas program has funded R$2.2 bn for drivers, while nationwide protests target Uber’s subscription model and iFood’s +Entregas, demanding higher pay and better conditions.
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 20 sources
São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes faces Uber Moto court setback and megashow delay
São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes battles a court‑ordered Uber Moto suspension over safety concerns while also facing delays that could cancel a 2026 megashow on Avenida Paulista.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 20 sources
São Paulo court orders city to authorize Uber Moto taxi
São Paulo court orders the city to credential Uber Moto taxi within 48 hours, imposing a R$5,000 daily fine for non‑compliance; the mayor will appeal, citing safety concerns.

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