Brazilians constitute the largest number of foreign drivers of passenger transport applications on the streets of Portuguese cities.
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According to the Institute of Mobility and Transport (IMT), the Institute of Mobility and Transport (IMT) informed Portugal Giro, that there are 8,005 Brazilians qualified for transportation in a vehicle for disabled people using an electronic platform (TVDE).
Brazilians represent 20% of the 39,311 active drivers, just behind the 19,742 Portuguese (50%).
The most recent figures are from October and reveal an increase from the 7,735 Brazilians registered as TVDE in March this year.
Men aged 30 to 49 make up the majority of drivers. There are only 3,700 women registered as TVDE.
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Despite this increase, the current number is lower than that recorded in August 2023, when 9,100 Brazilians worked as app drivers.
This decrease may mean they have changed jobs, as the profession is flexible and easily accessible, providing a gateway to the market for immigrants.
The IMT informs that there are training courses for candidate drivers, which must be carried out by entities recognized by the Portuguese Government.
Conditions can be grueling, with many hours behind the wheel to compensate, as some drivers rent cars and pay owners daily.
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