The City Council of Campo Grande has opened a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) to investigate alleged irregularities in the public transportation service of Campo Grande.
Since 2012, the service has been provided by the Guaicurus Consortium.
Two councilors submitted requests for the opening of the investigation: Dr. Lívio (União Brasil) and Junior Coringa (MDB). Both based their actions on complaints from users about the poor quality of services provided by the concessionaire and the condition of the vehicles.
The lawmakers will compare what was stipulated in the contract with the city hall to what exists in reality.
Among the issues to be addressed are the average age of the buses, the fare value, public subsidies granted by the executive branch to ensure the financial balance of the concessionaire, and the efficiency of inspections by municipal authorities regarding the quality of the service.
Five councilors will be chosen to form the commission, including a president, a rapporteur, and three members.
The work is expected to take 120 days to be completed, with a possibility of extension for another 60 days.
On the streets, residents of Campo Grande complain about bus overcrowding and long waiting times between buses.
Lack of air conditioning, buses with leaks during the rainy season, are also part of the complaints.
The current fare is R$ 4.75, equivalent to US$ 0.84.
When contacted, the Guaicurus Consortium stated that it will not comment on the matter.