The bill establishes fines and measures to combat discrimination in app-based transportation and taxis
A bill is being debated in the Porto Alegre City Council that aims to prevent taxi and app drivers from refusing passengers based on religion, race or sexual orientation.
If approved, the bill would impose a fine of 250 UFM (municipal financial units), equivalent to R$ 1,377, on drivers who do not comply with the rule. In the event of a repeat offense, the fine would be doubled. The proceeds from the fines would be used for initiatives aimed at sexual diversity and the fight against racial and religious prejudice.
The proposal also requires app-based transport companies and the EPTC (Public Transport and Traffic Company) to include a clause in their contracts with drivers that prohibits refusing passengers on discriminatory grounds. In addition, companies must provide assistance to victims and implement measures to prevent such incidents.
The author of the project, Councilor Cláudio Janta (Solidarity), stressed that the initiative aims to “curb cases of prejudice suffered by passengers in transport services, both taxis and apps, when the refusal is based on religious, racial or sexual orientation, often accompanied by insults against the victims”.
Source: Terra
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