Ending Brazil's 6x1 work week could push bus fares up as much as 8%, transport operators warn, though regulated fares mean cities may absorb the cost.
Labour
Key Facts
—The warning. Transport operators say ending the 6×1 shift could raise bus fares by up to 8%.
—The reason. Payroll is about half of bus operators’ costs, and a shorter week means hiring more drivers.
—The math. A 100-bus operation would need about 25% more drivers, lifting payroll costs 13% to 15%.
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