branch from São Mateus to Ferrazópolis was inaugurated. The full extension of the corridor was accomplished only in 1990, with the Jabaquara terminal inauguration, hosted by Governor Orestes Quércia. This last branch was not electrified, thus demanding the use of diesel-fueled buses for all bus routes linking Jabaquara and Diadema termini to the other destinations in the system. Such electrification would only be completed in 2011. Operation At first, construction and operation was assigned to São Paulo Metro Operator (Companhia do Metropolitano de S. Paulo, a state-owned enterprise committed to build and manage the rapid transit system within São Paulo). Later, operational responsibility was transferred to EMTU, while Metro retained the responsibility for construction. However, in 1996 the government transferred operations to private ownership, to include the substitution of diesel buses by electrical-powered cars. Operation and maintenance tasks were transferred to Metra Concessionaire (Concessionária Metra) in 1997 for the next 20 years. Lines Source: ABD corridor lines and timetables Fares and fare collection As of April 2014, the basic fare for a single-ride was R$ 3.20. Historically the fare was the same amount as in the São Paulo Metro and CPTM commuter rail systems, but the 2013 demonstrations in Brazil changed that policy as rail transportation fares were rolled back to R$3.00. Students and teachers were eligible for a 50% discounted fare provided they attend a school within the system embracing area. Seniors (people over age 65) and handicapped people unable to work may transit free of charge after a specific enrollment procedure. Fares are collected in buses (which are equipped with turnstiles) at the stops and termini turnstiles, before passengers' admission. Infrequent customers may buy a magnetic ticket to ride the system (an Edmondson ticket). Daily commuters often employ the BOM card (Cartão BOM) - an abbreviation for Bilhete Ônibus Metropolitano, Metropolitan Bus Ticket, compiling a word meaning good in Portuguese - a smartcard allowing access to the buses and the state rail transportation as well. Special integration fares were offered for customers using São Paulo Metro or CPTM commuter rail systems, through the acquisition of a combined ticket costing R$5.80. Fleet Vehicles employed in the operation include diesel-fueled buses, trolleybuses, hybrid and battery-powered buses. Some are articulated and/or low-floor units. Classification as a BRT Although Brazil hosted the first bus system recognized as a BRT at Curitiba, beginning in the 1970s, the term was not widespread in the