Brazilian roads and airports are prepared for Carnival traffic
From today (Feb. 9) to Ash Wednesday (14), the airports operated by Infraero, the state-owned company that manages airports in Brazil, expect to receive 118 thousand passengers and the roads across the country should also see an increase in the flow of vehicles due to Carnival. Safety and a smooth flow are the main goals of initiatives by government agencies and passenger transportation concessionaires.
A total of 1,134 flights are estimated for the period, based on the schedule from airlines at the 14 main airports operated by the authority.
According to the organization, a special scheme has been drawn up to guarantee comfort and safety for users. These include measures such as providing employees with yellow vests marked with “May I help you?” to facilitate guidance on travel.
In Rio de Janeiro, Santos Dumont Airport is expected to experience the sharpest surge in the flow of people: 101,500 passengers are expected on 906 scheduled flights.
Passenger transportation on the country’s highways should also be impacted by Carnival. At Brasília's Interstate Bus Terminal, for example, some 32 thousand passengers should be welcomed.
Roads
Safety is also a concern on the roads during the long holiday period. Data from the Federal Highway Police show that 68 thousand accidents were recorded on Brazil’s federal highways during Carnival last year.
Last Wednesday (6), the National Land Transport Agency launched the Road Safety Pact, which will start on the holiday but should last throughout the year, aiming to prevent accidents and preserve lives by raising awareness among road users about the dangers of drinking and driving.
“We will spare no effort to save lives, prevent accidents, and work for road safety on our highways, railroads, and all land transport models,” said agency director Luciano Lourenço.
