In a Thursday (Aug 8) statement in São Paulo, Brazil’s Infrastructure Minister Tarcísio Freitas said the government plans to virtually double the percentage of cargo transported by train in the next eight years.
Brazil’s National Economic and Social Development Bank (BNDES) will set aside $130 million and open a special credit line for Brazilian autonomous truck drivers. The funds will be used for the acquisition of tires and repair.
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