From The Straits Times · · 40s
Lula Pledges Free Weekend Transit
Lula promises free weekend public transport nationwide as Brazil's presidential runoff approaches.
In brief
Lula promises free weekend public transport nationwide as Brazil's presidential runoff approaches. Brazilian President Lula da Silva will send Congress a constitutional amendment for free weekend public transport to boost household purchasing power ahead of the October 25 runoff. Originally reported by The Straits…
Lula pledges free weekend transit
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he will send Congress a constitutional amendment guaranteeing free weekend public transport nationwide.
Funded by budget earmarks
The program would be funded through congressional budget earmarks, with no specific timeline for the proposal.
Runoff nears
Lula trails right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in polls ahead of the October 25 presidential runoff.
In short
Brazilian President Lula da Silva will send Congress a constitutional amendment for free weekend public transport to boost household purchasing power ahead of the October 25 runoff.
