Buses run along Avenida Malcher after 80% of the fleet returns to operating in Manaus The free student pass in Manaus could be affected by a debt of R$90.1 million, according to the Union of Passenger Transport Companies of the State of Amazonas (Sinetram) this Tuesday (21). In a press conference, the entity stated that the amount has not yet been paid by the Government of Amazonas and the City of Manaus and warned of the risk of problems in the functioning of public transport in the capital. The statement was made one day after the bus stoppage, which began on Monday (20) amid complaints about late payment of salaries. This Tuesday, 80% of the fleet returned to circulation during peak hours following a determination by the Regional Labor Court of the 11th Region (TRT-11). According to Sinetram, the outstanding amounts total R$90,184,740.19. Of this total, more than R$44 million would be the responsibility of the Government of Amazonas, while the remainder would be the responsibility of the City of Manaus. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp The entity states that the 10 companies responsible for public transport in the capital are facing financial difficulties and that delays in transfers have an impact on the operation of the service. During the press conference, the president of the union, César Tadeu Teixeira, stated that the continuity of free tuition for students depends on the regularization of payments. "The system could collapse if this debt, which currently amounts to R$90 million, is not paid," he said. He also stated that, without the payment of outstanding amounts and the definition of future transfers, companies would have difficulty maintaining the benefit. "It's not enough to just get this right. You have to pay the correct amount up front, for what the student will be able to afford. Otherwise, we won't be able to serve you," he declared. The union defends that the Government of Amazonas and the City of Manaus reach an agreement on the values ??indicated by the entity. 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. Bus stoppage in Manaus leaves terminals crowded and passengers complain about the lack of service in several areas of the capital See photos of the stoppage that interrupted bus circulation in Manaus Free Student Pass being used in an Integration Terminal in Manaus João Viana/Semcom Justice determines minimum bus circulation Bus circulation began to be reestablished in the early hours of this Tuesday. The Labor Court determined that public transport operates with 80% of the fleet during peak hours and 50% during other periods. In case of non-compliance, a fine of R$120,000 per hour was set. To ensure the vehicles left the garages, the Amazonas Military Police (PMAM) monitored the movement from 4:40 am. Bus line 625 leaves the garage in the early hours of this Tuesday morning (21), during the resumption of circulation of 80% of the fleet in Manaus Daniel Ramos/Rede Amazônica