The Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Secretariat for Investment Partnerships (SPI), is restructuring the model for providing removal, storage, and restitution services for vehicles seized due to violations issued by the State’s traffic authorities (Detran-SP and DER-SP). The project, whose bidding notice was published in January and whose public auction session for the concession of the seven lots to the private sector is scheduled for May 7, will improve services with a focus on standardization, statewide coverage, higher quality, and transparency, in addition to more predictable and fair fees for citizens.
Currently, the services are provided by a fragmented network of impound yards operating under agreements with Detran-SP and DER-SP, which results in significant price disparities and a lack of uniform procedures. To address these issues and introduce operational innovations to improve services, the model structured by SPI provides for investments of approximately R$ 556.3 million over the 26-year concession period.
Under the new management model to be granted, there will be performance targets, 24-hour service throughout the state, use of GPS, photographic records, and digital channels for requesting and tracking services. The seven concessionaires will be required to provide coverage to all 645 municipalities in the state, with a monitoring center, call center, and integrated electronic platforms.
As a result, citizens will benefit from predictable, standardized, high-quality service. Society as a whole will also benefit from services that will strengthen enforcement agencies and enhance road safety.
Standardized Fees
The concession may also be economically advantageous for service users. Currently, due to the decentralized model, the costs charged to citizens can vary by up to 100% depending on the location or type of roadway. The new model establishes fixed price ranges based on technical studies and introduces clear rules. There will also be a discount on the total custody fees for vehicles retrieved within seven days, which in practice may make the service more affordable.