Business model: (1) single private operator; (2) dual private actor; (3) public ownership, private operation; (4) fully public operator
Business model typology
Fully private operation
Fully public operator
Fully public operator
Public ownership, private operation
Public ownership, private operation
Public ownership, private operation
Dual private actor
Dual private actor
Dual private actor
Dual private actor
Publication year of the procurement process
Year
2019
2025
2025
2025
2023
2024
2019
2019
2023
2025
Institution responsible for issuing the procurement process.
Issuing authority
São Paulo Transporte S/A
Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos (STE)
Red de Transporte de Pasajeros (RTP)
Agência de Regulação e Controle dos Serviços Públicos de Transporte (Artran)
Agência de Regulação e Controle dos Serviços Públicos de Transporte (Artran)
Urbanizadora Municipal S.A. (Urbam)
DTPM + Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications
DTPM + Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications
DTPM + Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications
DTPM + Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications
Language in which the procurement documents are available.
Language
Portuguese
Spanish
Spanish
Portuguese
Portuguese
Portuguese
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Governance
Country name
Country
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Brazil
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México
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México
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Brazil
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Brazil
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Brazil
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Chile
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Chile
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Chile
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Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
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São Paulo
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Mexico City
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Mexico City
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Belém
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Belém
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São José dos Campos
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Santiago
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Santiago
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Santiago
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Santiago
Entity responsible for provision of bus fleet
Fleet provision
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Private operator
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Public authority
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Public authority
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Public authority (operator must use publicly provided fleet)
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Public authority
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Private fleet leaser, public ownership
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Private fleet provider
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Private fleet provider
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Private fleet provider (leasing option allowed)
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Private fleet provider (leasing option allowed)
Entity responsible for operating public transport services.
Operation
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Private operator
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Public operator (STE)
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Public operator (RTP)
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Private operator
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Private operator
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Private operator
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Private operator
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Private operator
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Private operator
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Private operator
Entity responsible for charging infrastructure deployment and operation.
Charging infrastructure
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Private asset provider (i.e., energy as a service provider) installs under public financing
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Charging infrastructure (for trolleybuses) is installed and maintained by the public authority
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Charging infrastructure is installed by the fleet supplier in publicly owned terminals
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Charging infrastructure (substations) installed by public authority in public terminals; charging equipment supplied via fleet procurement; operator responsible for operation/use
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Charging infrastructure (substations) is installed by the public authority in publicly owned terminals, while charging equipment is supplied by the fleet provider; the electric bus item includes the respective electric charging system.
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Charging infrastructure is installed and maintained by the public authority
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Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
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Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
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Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
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Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Entity responsible for terminals and depots (ownership, upgrades, or operation).
Terminal and depot
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Private operator owns terminals and depots
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Public authority
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Public authority
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Provided by public authority
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Terminals and metropolitan depot/garage are provided by the public authority; the system infrastructure is being implemented by the State of Pará.
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Unspecified
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Provided by DTPM
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Provided by DTPM; upgrades may be proposed and financed by the system
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Provided by DTPM; upgrades may be proposed and financed by the system
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Provided by DTPM; upgrades may be proposed and financed by the system
Entity responsible for fleet maintenance.
Maintenance
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Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
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Public authority
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Public authority is responsible for fleet maintenance
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Operator responsible for fleet maintenance; supplier provides technical support/training
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Operator is responsible for fleet maintenance; maintenance workshops and training are provided by the fleet supplier.
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Fleet leaser is responsible for fleet maintenance
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Same
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Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
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Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
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Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
Distribution of functional responsibilities among actors involved in the model.
Functional role distribution*
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Fully integrated private model (private operator procures, owns and operates fleet)
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Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
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Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
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Unbundled public model
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Unbundled public model
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Unbundled model
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Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
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Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
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Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
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Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
How electrification is phased or structured over time in the procurement design.
Electrification trajectory design*
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Fully integrated private model (private operator procures, owns and operates fleet)
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Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
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Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
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Unbundled public model
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Unbundled public model
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Unbundled model
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Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
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Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
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Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
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Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Unique record identifier of procurement
ID
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Country name
Country
Brazil
México
México
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Chile
Chile
Chile
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
São Paulo
Mexico City
Mexico City
Belém
Belém
São José dos Campos
Santiago
Santiago
Santiago
Santiago
Entity responsible for provision of bus fleet
Fleet provision
Private operator
Public authority
Public authority
Public authority (operator must use publicly provided fleet)
Public authority
Private fleet leaser, public ownership
Private fleet provider
Private fleet provider
Private fleet provider (leasing option allowed)
Private fleet provider (leasing option allowed)
Entity responsible for operating public transport services.
Operation
Private operator
Public operator (STE)
Public operator (RTP)
Private operator
Private operator
Private operator
Private operator
Private operator
Private operator
Private operator
Entity responsible for charging infrastructure deployment and operation.
Charging infrastructure
Private asset provider (i.e., energy as a service provider) installs under public financing
Charging infrastructure (for trolleybuses) is installed and maintained by the public authority
Charging infrastructure is installed by the fleet supplier in publicly owned terminals
Charging infrastructure (substations) installed by public authority in public terminals; charging equipment supplied via fleet procurement; operator responsible for operation/use
Charging infrastructure (substations) is installed by the public authority in publicly owned terminals, while charging equipment is supplied by the fleet provider; the electric bus item includes the respective electric charging system.
Charging infrastructure is installed and maintained by the public authority
Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Entity responsible for terminals and depots (ownership, upgrades, or operation).
Terminal and depot
Private operator owns terminals and depots
Public authority
Public authority
Provided by public authority
Terminals and metropolitan depot/garage are provided by the public authority; the system infrastructure is being implemented by the State of Pará.
Unspecified
Provided by DTPM
Provided by DTPM; upgrades may be proposed and financed by the system
Provided by DTPM; upgrades may be proposed and financed by the system
Provided by DTPM; upgrades may be proposed and financed by the system
Entity responsible for fleet maintenance.
Maintenance
Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
Public authority
Public authority is responsible for fleet maintenance
Operator responsible for fleet maintenance; supplier provides technical support/training
Operator is responsible for fleet maintenance; maintenance workshops and training are provided by the fleet supplier.
Fleet leaser is responsible for fleet maintenance
Same
Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
Distribution of functional responsibilities among actors involved in the model.
Functional role distribution*
Fully integrated private model (private operator procures, owns and operates fleet)
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
Unbundled public model
Unbundled public model
Unbundled model
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
How electrification is phased or structured over time in the procurement design.
Electrification trajectory design*
Fully integrated private model (private operator procures, owns and operates fleet)
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
Unbundled public model
Unbundled public model
Unbundled model
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
CAPEX Structure
Country name
Country
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Brazil
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México
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México
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Brazil
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Brazil
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Brazil
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Chile
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Chile
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Chile
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Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
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São Paulo
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Mexico City
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Mexico City
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Belém
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Belém
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São José dos Campos
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Santiago
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Santiago
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Santiago
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Santiago
Minimum fleet size and key vehicle specification requirements described in the procurement.
Minimum fleet size specifications
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Not publicly available
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19 vehicles: 12m, >85 passengers
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10 vehicles
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Not specified (defined in fleet procurement – ID 401)
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265 buses total: Item A – 92 diesel Padron; Item B – 133 diesel Conventional; Item C – 40 electric buses.
How the procurement defines or requires the inclusion of electric vehicles (e.g., percentage of total fleet, categories affected)
Electric requirement
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Mixed fleet; new additions must be electric
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100% electric fleet
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100% electric fleet
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Yes (unspecified number); operator must integrate electric buses from public fleet
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Partial electric requirement: Item C requires 40 electric buses, while Items A and B are diesel.
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All vehicles must be electric
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Minimum ≈ 3–4% electric
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Mixed fleet; additional vehicles must be electric
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Mixed fleet; additional vehicles must be electric
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Mixed fleet; new additions must be electric
Warranty requirements for vehicles, batteries, or systems when disclosed.
Warranty requirements
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Not publicly available
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1 year for vehicle; 8 years for battery; other components vary
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2 years / 150,000 km (vehicle); 8 years / 800,000 km (battery)
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Not applicable to operation procurement
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Manufacturing defect warranty from definitive receipt; minimum technical warranty: powertrain 2 years, chassis components 1 year, body/SCO onboard components 1 year, air-conditioning system 1 year; repairs or replacements within 7 days after activation.
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Bid-defined warranty
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Not publicly disclosed
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Not applicable (operation contract)
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Not applicable (operation contract)
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Not applicable (operation contract)
Main source of CAPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
CAPEX payment or revenue source
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Private operator, but SPTrans subsidizes a percentage equivalent to the difference in value between a diesel bus and an electric bus.
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Public budget (government-funded procurement)
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Public budget (government-funded procurement)
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Not applicable (CAPEX handled via separate fleet procurement)
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Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; training; charging infrastructure acquisition.
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Public remuneration per: vehicle leasing; vehicle maintenance
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Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; maintenance compliance certification
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Public remuneration per: kilometer travelled; passenger transported. If needed, additional remuneration for terminal improvements and additional charging infrastructure
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Public remuneration structure; additional items may include vehicle acquisition, terminal improvements and charging infrastructure
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System-financed through fleet provision contract
CAPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
CAPEX payment or revenue values
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Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 9.1% on invested capital*
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Not publicly available
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Not publicly available
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Not applicable
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Maximum reference cost of BRL 1,214,800.00 per Category A vehicle; BRL 1,012,000.00 per Category B; BRL 3,069,264.00 per Category C.
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Monthly rental cost per vehicle:
Category A – BRL 31,874.52 (≈ USD 5,897.02);
Category B – BRL 37,657.45 (≈ USD 6,966.90);
Category C – BRL 56,018.98 (≈ USD 10,363.91).
(Exchange rate as of 01 Oct 2025)
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Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal. Electric buses are paid in 168 monthly installments, and diesel buses in 120. Number of installments determines contract duration
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Not publicly available
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Not publicly available
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Not publicly available
How residual value risk of assets is allocated among stakeholders.
Asset residual value risk allocation*
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
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Public
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Public
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Public authority (inferred)
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Public authority (inferred)
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Leasing company (inferred)
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
How battery degradation risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Battery degradation risk allocation*
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
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Manufacturer / public authority (shared)
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Manufacturer / public authority (shared)
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Public authority (inferred)
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Manufacturer / public authority (shared, inferred)
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Leasing company (inferred)
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
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Private fleet provider (inferred)
Primary source of financing for the fleet or infrastructure investments.
Source of financing*
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Shared (private and public)
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Public
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Public
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Operator (inferred)
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Operator (inferred)
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Public authority (inferred)
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Operator (inferred)
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Operator (inferred)
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Operator (inferred)
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Operator (inferred)
Currency denomination and risk-sharing structure for payments or contracts.
Currency exposure structure*
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Not specified (likely local currency – R$/BRL)
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Not specified (likely local currency – MXN)
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Not specified (likely local currency – MXN)
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Not specified
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Not publicly available
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Not publicly available
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Not publicly available
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Mixed currency structure (CLP, UF and USD allowed with conversion mechanisms)
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Not publicly available
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Not publicly available
Unique record identifier of procurement
ID
—
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Country name
Country
Brazil
México
México
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Chile
Chile
Chile
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
São Paulo
Mexico City
Mexico City
Belém
Belém
São José dos Campos
Santiago
Santiago
Santiago
Santiago
Minimum fleet size and key vehicle specification requirements described in the procurement.
Minimum fleet size specifications
Not publicly available
19 vehicles: 12m, >85 passengers
10 vehicles
Not specified (defined in fleet procurement – ID 401)
265 buses total: Item A – 92 diesel Padron; Item B – 133 diesel Conventional; Item C – 40 electric buses.
How the procurement defines or requires the inclusion of electric vehicles (e.g., percentage of total fleet, categories affected)
Electric requirement
Mixed fleet; new additions must be electric
100% electric fleet
100% electric fleet
Yes (unspecified number); operator must integrate electric buses from public fleet
Partial electric requirement: Item C requires 40 electric buses, while Items A and B are diesel.
All vehicles must be electric
Minimum ≈ 3–4% electric
Mixed fleet; additional vehicles must be electric
Mixed fleet; additional vehicles must be electric
Mixed fleet; new additions must be electric
Warranty requirements for vehicles, batteries, or systems when disclosed.
Warranty requirements
Not publicly available
1 year for vehicle; 8 years for battery; other components vary
2 years / 150,000 km (vehicle); 8 years / 800,000 km (battery)
Not applicable to operation procurement
Manufacturing defect warranty from definitive receipt; minimum technical warranty: powertrain 2 years, chassis components 1 year, body/SCO onboard components 1 year, air-conditioning system 1 year; repairs or replacements within 7 days after activation.
Bid-defined warranty
Not publicly disclosed
Not applicable (operation contract)
Not applicable (operation contract)
Not applicable (operation contract)
Main source of CAPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
CAPEX payment or revenue source
Private operator, but SPTrans subsidizes a percentage equivalent to the difference in value between a diesel bus and an electric bus.
Public budget (government-funded procurement)
Public budget (government-funded procurement)
Not applicable (CAPEX handled via separate fleet procurement)
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; training; charging infrastructure acquisition.
Public remuneration per: vehicle leasing; vehicle maintenance
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; maintenance compliance certification
Public remuneration per: kilometer travelled; passenger transported. If needed, additional remuneration for terminal improvements and additional charging infrastructure
Public remuneration structure; additional items may include vehicle acquisition, terminal improvements and charging infrastructure
System-financed through fleet provision contract
CAPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
CAPEX payment or revenue values
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 9.1% on invested capital*
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Not applicable
Maximum reference cost of BRL 1,214,800.00 per Category A vehicle; BRL 1,012,000.00 per Category B; BRL 3,069,264.00 per Category C.
Monthly rental cost per vehicle:
Category A – BRL 31,874.52 (≈ USD 5,897.02);
Category B – BRL 37,657.45 (≈ USD 6,966.90);
Category C – BRL 56,018.98 (≈ USD 10,363.91).
(Exchange rate as of 01 Oct 2025)
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal. Electric buses are paid in 168 monthly installments, and diesel buses in 120. Number of installments determines contract duration
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
How residual value risk of assets is allocated among stakeholders.
Asset residual value risk allocation*
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Public
Public
Public authority (inferred)
Public authority (inferred)
Leasing company (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
How battery degradation risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Battery degradation risk allocation*
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Manufacturer / public authority (shared)
Manufacturer / public authority (shared)
Public authority (inferred)
Manufacturer / public authority (shared, inferred)
Leasing company (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Primary source of financing for the fleet or infrastructure investments.
Source of financing*
Shared (private and public)
Public
Public
Operator (inferred)
Operator (inferred)
Public authority (inferred)
Operator (inferred)
Operator (inferred)
Operator (inferred)
Operator (inferred)
Currency denomination and risk-sharing structure for payments or contracts.
Currency exposure structure*
Not specified (likely local currency – R$/BRL)
Not specified (likely local currency – MXN)
Not specified (likely local currency – MXN)
Not specified
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Mixed currency structure (CLP, UF and USD allowed with conversion mechanisms)
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
OPEX & Operational Structure
Country name
Country
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Brazil
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México
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México
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Brazil
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Brazil
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Brazil
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Chile
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Chile
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Chile
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Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
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São Paulo
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Mexico City
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Mexico City
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Belém
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Belém
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São José dos Campos
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Santiago
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Santiago
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Santiago
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Santiago
Main source of OPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
OPEX payment or revenue source
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Public payment (gross cost contract – operator paid per km, revenue centrally collected)
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Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition
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Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; charging infrastructure acquisiton
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Public remuneration per passenger transported
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Not publicly available
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Public remuneration per: vehicle maintenance
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Not applicable
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Payment per km operated (system)
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Payment per km operated (system)
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Payment per km operated (system)
OPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
OPEX payment or revenue values
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Defined as R$/km (remuneration fare), periodically adjusted; varies by fleet type and cost structure
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Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal; final cost of procurement not yet disclosed
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Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal; final cost of procurement not yet disclosed
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Maximum reference remuneration of BRL 3.76 per passenger transported
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Not publicly disclosed
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Monthly maintenance cost per vehicle:
Category A – BRL 4,462.43 (≈ USD 825.58);
Category B – BRL 4,895.47 (≈ USD 905.70);
Category C – BRL 6,722.28 (≈ USD 1,243.67).
(Exchange rate as of 01 Oct 2025)
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Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal. Electric buses are paid in 168 monthly installments, and diesel buses in 120. Number of installments determines contract duration
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Maximum reference remuneration of CLP 1,260 per km (diesel) and CLP 950 per km (electric); CLP 150 per passenger
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Maximum reference remuneration of CLP 2,550 (≈ USD 2.68, as of 01 Oct 2025) per km operated by diesel buses and CLP 1,530 (≈1.61 USD ) per km by electric buses; fixed remuneration of CLP 150 (≈ USD 0.16) per passenger transported
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Maximum reference remuneration of CLP 2,350 (≈ USD 2.47, as of 01 Oct 2025) per km operated by diesel buses and CLP 1,850 (≈ USD 1.94) per km by electric buses; fixed remuneration of CLP 200 (≈ USD 0.21) per passenger transported
Requirement for air conditioning in the vehicles, if specified
Air conditioning requirement
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Required (inferred)
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Not required
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Not required
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Not required
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Required. Diesel Padron requires air refrigeration ≥165,000 BTU installed on the roof; diesel Conventional requires ≥130,000 BTU installed on the roof; technical warranty also explicitly covers the climatization system.
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Required
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Recommended
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Not required
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Required for new buses
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Required for new buses
Minimum technical requirements for batteries and charging systems: autonomy, charging time, and charging type (slow, opportunity)
Battery charging specifications
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Not publicly available
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Minimum autonomy of 70 kilometers
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Minimum autonomy of 300 km
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Not publicly available
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Not specified in the provided excerpts beyond inclusion of the respective electric charging system for Item C.
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Minimum autonomy of 220 kilometers for Category A, 210 kilometers for Category B, and 200 kilometers for Category C vehicles
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215 km / 50 km; 5h / 9 min
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Unspecified; specifications defined in fleet provision procurement
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200 km (slow) / 50 km (opportunity); 5h (slow) / 9 min (opportunity)
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200 km / 50 km; 3h / 9 min
How energy price risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Energy price risk allocation*
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Operator bears energy price risk (inferred)
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Public authority (as operator and energy purchaser)
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Public authority (as operator and energy purchaser)
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Not publicly available
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Not publicly available
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Not publicly available
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Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
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Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
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Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
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Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Charging model adopted in the procurement (e.g., depot charging, opportunity charging).
Charging model type*
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Energy-as-a-service model: a private provider installs and operates charging infrastructure in operator depots, with service payments structured under public financing mechanisms.
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Not publicly disclosed
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Not publicly disclosed
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Public infrastructure model: charging infrastructure publicly provided; operator uses system without CAPEX responsibility
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Hybrid charging model: public authority provides core charging infrastructure/substations in public terminals, while the supplier provides charging equipment/system for the electric buses.
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Not publicly available
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Operator / supplier-led charging model (infrastructure proposed by bidders and installed in public terminals; compensated via dedicated payment component)
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Operator / supplier-led charging model (infrastructure proposed by bidders and installed in public terminals; compensated via dedicated payment component)
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Fleet provider-led charging model (infrastructure installed by fleet provider; system may finance upgrades)
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Fleet provider-led charging model (infrastructure installed by fleet provider; system may finance upgrades)
Unique record identifier of procurement
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Country name
Country
Brazil
México
México
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Chile
Chile
Chile
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
São Paulo
Mexico City
Mexico City
Belém
Belém
São José dos Campos
Santiago
Santiago
Santiago
Santiago
Main source of OPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
OPEX payment or revenue source
Public payment (gross cost contract – operator paid per km, revenue centrally collected)
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; charging infrastructure acquisiton
Public remuneration per passenger transported
Not publicly available
Public remuneration per: vehicle maintenance
Not applicable
Payment per km operated (system)
Payment per km operated (system)
Payment per km operated (system)
OPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
OPEX payment or revenue values
Defined as R$/km (remuneration fare), periodically adjusted; varies by fleet type and cost structure
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal; final cost of procurement not yet disclosed
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal; final cost of procurement not yet disclosed
Maximum reference remuneration of BRL 3.76 per passenger transported
Not publicly disclosed
Monthly maintenance cost per vehicle:
Category A – BRL 4,462.43 (≈ USD 825.58);
Category B – BRL 4,895.47 (≈ USD 905.70);
Category C – BRL 6,722.28 (≈ USD 1,243.67).
(Exchange rate as of 01 Oct 2025)
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal. Electric buses are paid in 168 monthly installments, and diesel buses in 120. Number of installments determines contract duration
Maximum reference remuneration of CLP 1,260 per km (diesel) and CLP 950 per km (electric); CLP 150 per passenger
Maximum reference remuneration of CLP 2,550 (≈ USD 2.68, as of 01 Oct 2025) per km operated by diesel buses and CLP 1,530 (≈1.61 USD ) per km by electric buses; fixed remuneration of CLP 150 (≈ USD 0.16) per passenger transported
Maximum reference remuneration of CLP 2,350 (≈ USD 2.47, as of 01 Oct 2025) per km operated by diesel buses and CLP 1,850 (≈ USD 1.94) per km by electric buses; fixed remuneration of CLP 200 (≈ USD 0.21) per passenger transported
Requirement for air conditioning in the vehicles, if specified
Air conditioning requirement
Required (inferred)
Not required
Not required
Not required
Required. Diesel Padron requires air refrigeration ≥165,000 BTU installed on the roof; diesel Conventional requires ≥130,000 BTU installed on the roof; technical warranty also explicitly covers the climatization system.
Required
Recommended
Not required
Required for new buses
Required for new buses
Minimum technical requirements for batteries and charging systems: autonomy, charging time, and charging type (slow, opportunity)
Battery charging specifications
Not publicly available
Minimum autonomy of 70 kilometers
Minimum autonomy of 300 km
Not publicly available
Not specified in the provided excerpts beyond inclusion of the respective electric charging system for Item C.
Minimum autonomy of 220 kilometers for Category A, 210 kilometers for Category B, and 200 kilometers for Category C vehicles
215 km / 50 km; 5h / 9 min
Unspecified; specifications defined in fleet provision procurement
200 km (slow) / 50 km (opportunity); 5h (slow) / 9 min (opportunity)
200 km / 50 km; 3h / 9 min
How energy price risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Energy price risk allocation*
Operator bears energy price risk (inferred)
Public authority (as operator and energy purchaser)
Public authority (as operator and energy purchaser)
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Charging model adopted in the procurement (e.g., depot charging, opportunity charging).
Charging model type*
Energy-as-a-service model: a private provider installs and operates charging infrastructure in operator depots, with service payments structured under public financing mechanisms.
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
Public infrastructure model: charging infrastructure publicly provided; operator uses system without CAPEX responsibility
Hybrid charging model: public authority provides core charging infrastructure/substations in public terminals, while the supplier provides charging equipment/system for the electric buses.
Not publicly available
Operator / supplier-led charging model (infrastructure proposed by bidders and installed in public terminals; compensated via dedicated payment component)
Operator / supplier-led charging model (infrastructure proposed by bidders and installed in public terminals; compensated via dedicated payment component)
Fleet provider-led charging model (infrastructure installed by fleet provider; system may finance upgrades)
Fleet provider-led charging model (infrastructure installed by fleet provider; system may finance upgrades)