rio de janeiro has designed many options for transportation in the city and one of the most environmental friendly and affordable methods is public transit - buses and minivans are essential, and well used, means of transportation in rio de janeiro - many roads in the city are seperated for public transit in order for these modes to move more efficiently around the city.

anyone riding transit in the city for the first time should be aware of the speed to which the buses travel and the tendency for buses to fill up - passengers should make sure to sit and hold on to provided poles - it is easy to be thrown from your position if you are not used to how a public buses travel.

if travelling on a public bus it is advisable to talk quietly, especially in a foreign language - speaking very loudly not only disrupts others but it can be seen as rude and may draw negative attention - bus robberies are much less common nowadays but they still are a potential in most areas of the city.