it is worth noting that restrooms in the rodoviarias can sometimes charge an admission fee, collected upon entering - transport of animals, including cats and dogs, is strictly regulated - we posted the rules on this page. 

here are some of the bus terminals that can be found in the city of rio de janeiro.

the most important bus terminal, home to bus lines serving the towns near rio of greatest touristic value, interstate, and international destinations is the terminal rodoviário novo rio.