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This week, another R$ 20 million was allocated to the public transportation cost exemption program. Let’s understand!
The Amazonas government continues to fund the Student Free Pass program, ensuring free public transportation for approximately 170,000 students in Manaus.
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Consequently, this week, a new installment of R$ 20 million was allocated to the Manaus city government, totaling R$ 60 million already invested.
The goal is to reach R$ 240 million by the end of this year, according to Sedurb secretary Marcellus Campêlo.
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Promoting equal access to education
The agreement between the state government and the city government, signed in 2021 and renewed in 2023, confirms this initiative.
The Student Free Pass aims to promote equal access to education and prevent students from dropping out of school.
Marcellus Campêlo, who participated in student movements in the 1990s, emphasizes that this benefit is the “fulfillment of a wish”.
This program not only assists students but also their families, reducing transportation expenses.
How to take part in the bus fare exemption program?
For more information about the Student Free Pass, interested individuals can visit the program's official website.
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The Student Free Pass demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting education and providing students with safe transportation.
By maintaining the program, the Amazonas government reaffirms its dedication to education and the development of young people.
