Buses run along Avenida Malcher after 80% of the fleet returns to operating in Manaus Public transport in Manaus began operating with 50% of the bus fleet outside the busiest times this Tuesday (21), as determined by the Regional Labor Court of the 11th Region (TRT-11). The information was released by the Union of Passenger Transport Companies of the State of Amazonas (Sinetram), after the bus stoppage that began on Monday (20). The court decision determined that the service maintains 80% of buses in circulation during peak hours, from 6am to 9am and from 5pm to 8pm. During other periods, the operation must operate with half the fleet. Buses began returning to the streets in the early hours of Tuesday, with 80% of the fleet in circulation early in the morning. The measure was taken after TRT-11 considered the strike abusive and ordered the return of the vehicles. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp This Tuesday morning, passengers interviewed by Rede Amazônica in Terminals 4 and 5 reported the consequences of the strike. Many said they had to use cars via app to get home and left again worried about the possibility of a new service interruption. Student Renan said he was unable to find a bus after leaving school on Monday and had to pay for an app ride. "When there are these strikes, prices increase, right. Then the situation becomes complicated," he said. This Tuesday, he stated that he left home apprehensive, but found the bus circulation apparently normal. Construction worker Elias also had extra expenses. He paid R$65 to return from Ponta Negra, in the West Zone, to the East Zone of Manaus. According to him, the amount compromised practically all of the day's income. "It was a loss, because yesterday was practically just about paying for the Uber and going home," he said. This Tuesday, he said he hoped there would not be a new strike. "If there's a strike again, it's another loss to your pocket." READ ALSO: See photos of the strike that interrupted bus circulation in Manaus Terminals are crowded and passengers complain about the lack of service in different areas of the capital Buses circulating through Terminal 4 after the resumption of 80% of the fleet in Manaus, this Tuesday (21) Reproduction/Globoplay What led to the stoppage According to the Bus Workers Union, the stoppage was motivated by the delay in paying salaries for category. According to the entity's president, Givancir Oliveira, the bus companies failed to comply with the payment deadlines set by the courts. At the beginning of this month, TRT-11 granted an injunction ordering companies to pay 40% of salaries by the 20th of each month or on the previous business day, when the date falls on a weekend or holiday and the remaining 60% by the fifth business day of the following month. According to the union, this deadline was not met on Monday (20). Free student pass In addition to the strike, Sinetram stated that the free student pass in Manaus could be affected by a debt of R$90.1 million. According to the entity, the values ??refer to the transfer of the benefit and involve the Government of Amazonas and the City of Manaus. The union claims that the 10 companies that operate public transport in the capital are facing financial difficulties and that the lack of funds interferes with the maintenance of the service. The president of Sinetram, César Tadeu Teixeira, stated that the continuity of free tuition for students depends on the payment of outstanding amounts. "The system could collapse if this debt, which currently amounts to R$90 million, is not paid," he said. g1 sought out the City of Manaus and the Government of Amazonas to comment on the financial issues highlighted by Sinetram and is awaiting a response.