São Paulo Raises Bus Fares to R$5.30 as Metro and Trains Move to R$5.40

Overview

• The new fares took effect on January 6, with municipal buses at R$5.30 and the metro/CPTM/ViaMobilidade network at R$5.40.
• The integrated fare for combined bus and rail trips rose from R$8.90 to R$9.38, reflecting coordinated adjustments across systems.
• São Paulo’s 6% bus increase outpaced the annual IPCA measure of inflation, while the 3.85% rail adjustment remained below that benchmark.
• The city cites limited fare updates in recent years and subsidy gaps to justify the change, noting a study that puts the unsubsidized bus fare at R$11.78.
• Prepaid Bilhete Único credits loaded before 0:00 on January 6 keep the old fares for up to 180 days, as neighboring municipalities adopt varied new tariffs or keep 2025 prices.