Is São Paulo Transporte a public or private company?

São Paulo Transporte is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was São Paulo Transporte founded?

São Paulo Transporte was founded in -1. It employs 101 to 250 people.

How does São Paulo Transporte make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Student Transit Fares are the primary driver. The others are card Issuance and Revalidation Fees and express Delivery and Replacement Fees.

Does São Paulo Transporte have an API?

No public API is recorded for São Paulo Transporte.

What industry is São Paulo Transporte in?

São Paulo Transporte's product category is Public Transit Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAIAMAI, Concessionary, Student & Employer Pass Programs, with a secondary code of FSAMANAG, Transit & Mobility Fare Cards (Stored Value). Its NAICS code is 485113 and its SIC code is 4100.

São Paulo Transporte company profile: firmographics, business model, customers, competitors

Namestring

São Paulo Transporte

Legal namestring

São Paulo Transporte S/A

Websiteurl

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Company typeenum

Private

Founded yearstring

-

Operating statusenum

Operating

Ownership categoryenum

Headcount rangeband

101–250

akta.pro rankint

Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values

public transit services, student transit card, contactless fare payment, multi-modal transit integration, public transportation management

Industry3 codes

1Concessionary, Student & Employer Pass Programs

CodeTHAIAMAIPrimaryYes

2Transit & Mobility Fare Cards (Stored Value)

CodeFSAMANAGPrimaryNo

3Integrated Ticketing & Fare Management (Capping, Passes, Validators)

CodeTHADALACPrimaryNo

NAICS code3 codes

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems485113
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation485
Urban Transit Systems4851

SIC code2 codes

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans4100
Transportation Services4700

Product category

Public Transit Services

Social media profiles1 record

Revenue model3 records

1Student Transit Fares

TypeUsage Based

Description

Revenue generated from student transit fares collected through the Bilhete Único de Estudante smart card system. Students pay discounted (student) fares for bus travel and integration fares for combined bus + metro/rail travel.

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2Card Issuance and Revalidation Fees

TypeOne Time License

Description

Annual fees charged for first-time card issuance and yearly revalidation of existing cards. Fee is set at 7 prevailing bus fares for the initial issuance or annual revalidation cycle.

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3Express Delivery and Replacement Fees

TypeTransaction Fee

Description

Fees charged for expedited card delivery and card replacement services. Replacement includes 7 bus fare equivalent plus optional 3 bus fare express freight fee for delivery within 15 days.

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Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Pricing details7 tiers

1Annual Card Issuance/Revalidation: 7 prevailing bus fares

ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceAnnual

Notes

Annual issuance or revalidation fee for the Bilhete Único de Estudante is set at 7 times the prevailing bus fare. No new card is issued during revalidation; only a year sticker is applied.

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2Card Replacement (standard): 7 prevailing bus fares

ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go

Notes

Replacement of cards (including those issued 2021 or earlier) costs 7 prevailing bus fare equivalents. New card delivered within 15 days to registered address.

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3Card Replacement (express delivery): 7 + 3 prevailing bus fares

ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go

Notes

Replacement of cards issued from 2022 onwards with express delivery (within 15 days) costs 7 prevailing bus fare equivalents plus 3 prevailing bus fare freight fee.

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4Second Via (lost/stolen): 7 prevailing bus fares + optional 3 fare express fee

ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go

Notes

For lost or stolen cards, replacement costs 7 prevailing bus fare equivalents, with optional 3 bus fare fee for express delivery within 15 days. Alternatively, pay 7 fares and collect from a service point after 3 business days.

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5Student Bus Fare (Tarifa de Estudante)

ModelUsage-basedBilling cadencePay-as-you-go

Notes

Discounted student bus fare applicable for up to 4 boardings on different buses within a 2-hour window under a single fare payment.

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6Integration Fare: Ônibus + Sistema Metroferroviário

ModelUsage-basedBilling cadencePay-as-you-go

Notes

Integrated fare covering 1 metro/rail boarding plus up to 3 bus boardings within 2 hours under a single fare payment.

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7Monthly Credit Purchase Limit: up to 15 fractional purchases

ModelUsage-basedBilling cadenceMonthly

Notes

Students can make up to 15 fractional credit purchases per month at assisted sales points. Credits can also be purchased via approved mobile apps or virtual store (boleto, available after 72 hours).

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GTM typeB2C

B2C

Offering typeServices

Services

Brand1 of 2 records shown

1Bilhete Único

Description

Contactless transit card system for public transportation in São Paulo, including subway, trains, and buses.

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Core offering1 text field

São Paulo Transporte (SPTrans) manages public transportation in São Paulo, Brazil, with a primary focus on the Bilhete Único de Estudante program — a rechargeable contactless smart card that provides enrolled students with discounted transit fares on municipal buses and integrated multi-modal travel across the bus and metro/rail network. The card allows up to four bus boardings or one metro/rail boarding plus three bus boardings within a two-hour window under a single fare, with annual issuance/revalidation and replacement services managed through an online portal, physical service points, mobile apps, and partner retailers.

Differentiator

Functional benefit

Problem solved

Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown

Up to 4 bus boardings within 2 hours on a single student fare payment

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Product overview1 text field

São Paulo Transporte (SPTrans) operates the Bilhete Único de Estudante system, a smart card-based student transit fare program for São Paulo and surrounding metropolitan areas. The core product is the Bilhete Único de Estudante card, which provides subsidized transportation for students at various education levels. Students can load credits via smartphone applications, assisted point-of-sale locations, or the virtual store, and can request new cards, revalidations, or replacements through the online portal. The system supports multi-modal transit with integrated fares across buses and the metro/rail network.

Product and service5 records

1Bilhete Único de Estudante (Student Single Ticket Card)

CategoryStudent Transit Smart Card

Description

A rechargeable contactless smart card providing discounted public transit fares for students enrolled in recognized public (municipal, state, federal) and private educational institutions from elementary through higher and technological education. Allows up to 4 bus boardings within 2 hours or 1 metro/rail boarding plus up to 3 bus boardings within 2 hours under a single fare. Includes annual revalidation and replacement services managed online and at SPTrans service points.

2Integration Fare — Ônibus + Sistema Metroferroviário

CategoryMulti-Modal Transit Fare

Description

Integrated multi-modal transit fare paid through the Bilhete Único de Estudante, covering 1 boarding on the metro/rail system (Metrô/CPTM) plus up to 3 boardings on different buses within 2 hours, under a single integration fare.

3Card Issuance and Annual Revalidation Service

CategoryCard Lifecycle Service

Description

Annual service for first-time issuance of the Bilhete Único de Estudante or yearly revalidation of an existing card (issued 2022 or later, in good condition). Costs 7 prevailing bus fares; revalidation does not produce a new card.

4Card Replacement (Second Via) Service

CategoryCard Replacement Service

Description

Service to replace lost, stolen, user-damaged, or pre-2022 Bilhete Único de Estudante cards, with automatic balance transfer (within 72 hours of new card activation) and optional express home delivery (3 additional bus fare freight fee) or pickup at a Posto de Atendimento after 3 business days. Cards with manufacturing defects are replaced free of charge upon technical analysis at a service point.

5Credit Reload and Balance Top-Up Channels

CategoryCredit Reload Service

Description

Multi-channel reload service allowing students to purchase fractional transit credits (up to 15 per month) at assisted sales points, the SPTrans virtual store via boleto (credits available 72 hours after payment), and approved smartphone applications for on-the-go loading.

Scale indicator1 record

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner

1Sistema Metroferroviário (Metrô/CPTM)

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration

Description

Integration partnership with São Paulo's metro (Metrô) and commuter rail (CPTM - Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos) systems, enabling students to use 1 metro/rail boarding combined with up to 3 bus boardings within 2 hours under a single integration fare (tarifa Integração Ônibus + Sistema Metroferroviário).

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Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused

No

API detail

Has APIbool

No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity

App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

No data

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Annual	Annual Card Issuance/Revalidation: 7 prevailing bus fares
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Card Replacement (standard): 7 prevailing bus fares
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Card Replacement (express delivery): 7 + 3 prevailing bus fares
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Second Via (lost/stolen): 7 prevailing bus fares + optional 3 fare express fee
Usage-based	Pay-as-you-go	Student Bus Fare (Tarifa de Estudante)
Usage-based	Pay-as-you-go	Integration Fare: Ônibus + Sistema Metroferroviário
Usage-based	Monthly	Monthly Credit Purchase Limit: up to 15 fractional purchases