all buses in rio typically display on the front of the bus the majority of areas they service, often with landmark locations detailed out. new digital displays allow buses to show a list of stops and streets they include in their route - when in doubt, it is always a good idea to ask for directions or to confirm the route of the bus with the driver before paying the fare.

fares can vary depending on the bus and its services, such as air-conditioning and comfort setting bus, commonly known as ônibus executivos - it is important to have exact change or to always carry small bills for convenience - paying with 50 real bills can frustrate the attendant, seeing as change may not be available, and can also create lines of people waiting to board the bus.