Four Bids Set Up Nov. 13 Auction for São Paulo’s Ferry PPP at B3

Overview

• São Paulo confirmed four contenders—Acqua Vias SP–Internacional Marítima, Comporte, Consórcio Travessias SP and CS Infra—for the ferry concession auction on Thursday at 16:00 at B3.
• The contract foresees about R$2.5 billion over 20 years to renew 14 crossings with 45 new vessels, including 41 electric, alongside modernized terminals and operational systems.
• Tariff levels and existing exemptions will be maintained, and the state says pedestrian travel will also be free on the Santos–Guarujá crossing.
• Remuneration is structured with the operator receiving 20% of fare revenue and the state covering 80%, with awards based on the biggest discount on public payments, a per-departure cap of R$2,183.21, a mandatory tied aporte for discounts above 10%, and a planned public aporte of R$1.2 billion.
• The network carries roughly 11 million passengers and 10 million vehicles annually under Artesp oversight and has received Blue Dot Network recognition for sustainability standards.