In the city of Salvador, in August 2003, one of the most important
popular mobilizations in Brazil in recent memory took place. With
student leadership, organizing horizontally, autonomously, and
decentralized, and without defined leadership, Salvador was the scene of
a struggle for better urban mobility. ---- With dilapidated buses,
poorly distributed fleets throughout the city, and expensive fares, the
announcement of the bus fare increase sparked a student revolt. It is
estimated that between 50,000 and 80,000 took to the streets. For three
weeks, avenues were blocked in various parts of the city, with their
main demand being a fare reduction.
The revolt is marked by its autonomous organization, with most students
not affiliated with institutional political organizations or party youth
groups. They also opposed the idea of these organizations negotiating
with the municipal government, demonstrating the movement's
self-management nature. Decentralization was also important for the
development of the revolt. As students organized themselves into school
unions and demonstrations spread throughout the city, the police
struggled to repress those demanding their rights.
Victory achievements were achieved, such as the improvement of
half-fare, which was authorized for students on Sundays, holidays, and
during school vacations, in addition to extending the same benefit to
students attending college preparatory courses, supplementary courses,
and stricto sensu postgraduate courses. The Municipal Transportation
Council was also activated, and the student movement serves as a member
of the board.
However, the main demand-a fare reduction-was not met. However, there
was a two-year fare freeze, a victory over Carlism and a demonstration
of Salvador's mobilization power.
The bus revolt was and still is a national benchmark for social
protests. It served as inspiration for the Florianópolis Free Pass
Campaign, the Turnstile Revolt, and the creation of the Free Pass
Movement. The bus revolt and the turnstile revolt are considered
antecedents to the June 2013 Protests, precisely because of their
autonomist nature, the demands, and the profile of the protesters.
https://cabanarquista.com.br/22-anos-da-revolta-do-buzu-lutar-nas-ruas-pela-reducao-da-tarifa/
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popular mobilizations in Brazil in recent memory took place. With
student leadership, organizing horizontally, autonomously, and
decentralized, and without defined leadership, Salvador was the scene of
a struggle for better urban mobility. ---- With dilapidated buses,
poorly distributed fleets throughout the city, and expensive fares, the
announcement of the bus fare increase sparked a student revolt. It is
estimated that between 50,000 and 80,000 took to the streets. For three
weeks, avenues were blocked in various parts of the city, with their
main demand being a fare reduction.
The revolt is marked by its autonomous organization, with most students
not affiliated with institutional political organizations or party youth
groups. They also opposed the idea of these organizations negotiating
with the municipal government, demonstrating the movement's
self-management nature. Decentralization was also important for the
development of the revolt. As students organized themselves into school
unions and demonstrations spread throughout the city, the police
struggled to repress those demanding their rights.
Victory achievements were achieved, such as the improvement of
half-fare, which was authorized for students on Sundays, holidays, and
during school vacations, in addition to extending the same benefit to
students attending college preparatory courses, supplementary courses,
and stricto sensu postgraduate courses. The Municipal Transportation
Council was also activated, and the student movement serves as a member
of the board.
However, the main demand-a fare reduction-was not met. However, there
was a two-year fare freeze, a victory over Carlism and a demonstration
of Salvador's mobilization power.
The bus revolt was and still is a national benchmark for social
protests. It served as inspiration for the Florianópolis Free Pass
Campaign, the Turnstile Revolt, and the creation of the Free Pass
Movement. The bus revolt and the turnstile revolt are considered
antecedents to the June 2013 Protests, precisely because of their
autonomist nature, the demands, and the profile of the protesters.
https://cabanarquista.com.br/22-anos-da-revolta-do-buzu-lutar-nas-ruas-pela-reducao-da-tarifa/
_________________________________________
A - I N F O S N E W S S E R V I C E
By, For, and About Anarchists
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A-infos-en@ainfos.ca
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