while this sounds exciting, it may be considerably risky - and in case of accidents medical attention may not be promptly available.

the provided helmet must be worn at all times, and a tight grip to the motorbike's back handles is a must.

moto-taxis are not official transportation means, and there are no licenses, standardization, or controls by the city - the rate is always decided prior to the trip.

also extremely common across many favelas with wider passages and / or set on flatland as opposed to hills, are minivans.

born as a semi-official parallel mean of public transportation, minivans have been legalized and granted transport right within many areas where standard large-size buses cannot enter due to narrow roads.