Updated - Encoxada In Bus

The transportation authority plans to continue monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the "Encoxada in Bus" initiative, with potential future updates including:

Historically, bus drivers ignored encoxadas ("I just drive"). That has been updated. encoxada in bus updated

The primary weapon of the perpetrator is the crowd itself. In a bus packed to maximum capacity, sudden braking, sharp turns, and basic acceleration naturally force passengers against one another. Perpetrators exploit this ambient movement to mask deliberate, repeated sexual rubbing as accidental contact resulting from transit physics. Psychological Impact on Victims In a bus packed to maximum capacity, sudden

Old advice: “Don’t make a scene; move away.” Updated 2025 advice: Say loudly: ("Stop pressing against me, you have space"). Studies from the University of Buenos Aires show that public naming stops 70% of encoxadas immediately because perpetrators rely on silence. Studies from the University of Buenos Aires show

For those who may not be familiar, "Encoxada" is a type of Brazilian dance move that involves a specific hip movement. When applied to a bus, it's likely referring to a fun and lively dance party on wheels!

Literally translating to a "thighing" or being pressed against someone's hip/thigh, an encoxada in the context of a bus or subway refers to the act of someone pressing their body against another passenger.

If you are interested, we can look deeper into the specific used in your city, review recent transit crime statistics , or outline the steps to file a digital police report under Brazilian law. Share public link