School van inspections in São Paulo found maintenance and documentation problems
A Jornal da Band report highlighted maintenance and documentation issues found during school transport inspections in early 2026.
What happened
An inspection operation in São Paulo found school vans with issues involving tires, brakes, suspension, lighting and documentation. The Band report said 11% of the vehicles inspected in the first quarter of 2026 had some type of irregularity.
What this means for drivers
For professional drivers, the report is a reminder that preventive maintenance and paperwork should not be left until inspection week. A simple recurring checklist reduces the chance of finding a problem only when passengers are already on board or during an inspection.
What is worth checking
- Before changing your operation, confirm whether the information applies to your city, service type and local rules.
- Record times, route changes and occurrences that may explain delays.
- Avoid making operational decisions based only on headlines or national figures.
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How Van Livre can help
Van Livre helps keep bookings or passengers, stops, route sequence and trip occurrences organized in one flow. The driver can check what matters during the service without relying on scattered notes or old conversations.