Empty, New Metro Line to Olympic Park Is a Little Slower Than Promised
The new metro line that goes to the Olympic Stadium was unveiled on Monday (1) and the trip took a little longer than promised -four minutes.
The travel time varies mainly due to the waiting time encountered when transferring from the metro 4 line and the bus rapid transit (BRT). Still, the service is a welcome alternative to the traffic encountered between the neighborhoods of Ipanema and Barra.
The 30.8 km route traveled via metro line 4 and the special BRT line (exclusive bus route from the Jardim Oceânico station to the Olympic Park ) took 41 minutes. More than the promised 37.
There is also the trip from the metro platform to the station, which took about 2 minutes.
Passengers must pay attention when transferring from the metro line to the BRT. Entrance is not via a turnstile but a door that slides open and shuts quickly and firmly. The reporter's leg was hit hard by the door.
Until August 4th, the service will be exclusively for people with Olympic credentials. The Folha group was joined by 13 other people.
Starting on the 5th, fans will be able to board from any of the five metro 4 line stations. The new line will be available for the exclusive use of individuals with the olympic Riocard pass, intended only for those with tickets to the Games.
Translated by SUGHEY RAMIREZ