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Carris ends maintenance contracts with MNTC after accident

Carris has terminated its contracts with MNTC, responsible for the maintenance of the Elevador da Glória during the accident in September 2025.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Carris has ceased its maintenance contracts with MNTC, the company responsible for the Elevador da Glória at the time of the accident that occurred in September 2025. According to information from Observador, this decision was made following the incident involving the elevator.

MNTC - Serviços Técnicos de Engenharia had been providing services to Carris since 2017 and had an active maintenance contract for the Elevador da Glória. The accident resulted in circumstances that led to the company's loss of the contractual relationship with Carris.

The accident at the Elevador da Glória prompted various reactions and assessments, leading Carris to reevaluate its maintenance contracts. Since the incident, the company decided not to continue with the agreements previously established with MNTC.

According to a report presented by Observador, MNTC has no further contractual ties with Carris following the incident, highlighting the gravity of the situation regarding the elevator.

This move by Carris is part of a process to review its service providers, particularly in sensitive areas such as the maintenance of important infrastructures, like the Elevador da Glória.

The decision to end the contractual relationship reflects a significant shift in Carris's approach to safety and maintenance of its infrastructures, although no additional details were provided about potential new suppliers or future plans.

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