Bus fleet operates with reduced numbers in Manaus With the stoppage of bus stations and the circulation of only 50% of the public transport bus fleet in Manaus outside peak hours, the movement of commerce in the center of the capital decreased more than normal this Tuesday (21), pointed out the Commercial Association of Amazonas (ACA). The service stoppage began on Monday (20) and continues with no end in sight. According to the Road Workers Union, the action was motivated by the delay in paying the category's salaries. Vice-governor Serafim Corrêa reported, early Tuesday night, that he had paid R$18 million for six months of outstanding amounts for the Free Student Pass. Manaus City Hall stated that it has no outstanding debts. According to the president of ACA, Bruno Pinheiro, due to the compromised service, many consumers chose not to go to shops in the central region of Manaus for fear of not being able to return home. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp "Today the movement in the Center of Manaus was much smaller than normal, mainly due to instability. The customer would come to the center, make the purchase and perhaps have difficulty returning home", he stated. The president of the association also highlighted that the strike caused difficulties for traders and employees to return home. "We have several reports that at 9pm several workers were at the bus terminals, trying to return to their homes." In the early evening of this Tuesday, the return home was marked by crowded bus stops. Despite the large number of users waiting for the service, the buses continue to circulate in accordance with the guidelines of the court decision issued by the Labor Court on Monday, according to the Bus Workers Union. According to the determination, 80% of buses and vehicles must remain in circulation between 6 am and 9 am and from 5 pm to 8 pm. At other times, the minimum percentage is 50%. If the determination is not complied with, the Manaus Road Transport Workers Union (STTRM) will be subject to a fine of R$120,000 per hour. Free student pass in Manaus could be affected by a debt of R$90 million, says companies union Government of AM announces payment of six months in arrears of the Free Pass and disputes debt charged by the union of transport companies Buses in circulation in the early evening of this Tuesday (21) in Manaus; fleet operates with a reduced number of vehicles. Jacqueline Nascimento/g1 AM Municipal classes continue as normal; universities adopt remote format The stoppage of public transport did not affect the functioning of municipal schools in Manaus this Tuesday, according to the Municipal Department of Education (Semed). According to the folder, the network's 520 units operate normally, with pedagogical activities maintained. Semed reported that the majority of students are enrolled in schools close to their homes, which reduces the impact of the lack of buses on student travel. The State University of Amazonas (UEA) and the Federal University of Amazonas (Ufam) adopted remote activities this Tuesday for employees and students at units located in Manaus. UEA informed that the measure applies to administrative employees, as the institution is in an academic recess period. Ufam authorized academic activities remotely in units in the capital due to travel difficulties caused by the stoppage of public transport.