President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) announced a subsidized credit line for app delivery drivers to purchase motorcycles and electric bicycles [1].
This initiative targets low-income workers who struggle to access traditional financing. By lowering the barrier to vehicle ownership, the government aims to stabilize the livelihoods of gig economy workers ahead of an election year [1].
The program, part of the Move Brasil initiative, was officially announced June 12, 2026 [3] at the Palácio do Planalto in Brasília [2]. According to government schedules, the credit line was set to become available to eligible workers July 13, 2026 [1].
To qualify for the financing, drivers must prove they have provided at least six months of service as a delivery driver [4]. The measure is designed to bypass high interest rates and strict requirements that often exclude the poor from the formal banking sector.
During the announcement, Lula addressed the systemic barriers facing the working class. "The financial system for the poor is a hell," Lula said [5].
The rollout of the program has seen some conflicting reports regarding its immediate status. While some sources indicated the line was launched June 12 [3], others noted the government was still preparing the final implementation details before the July start date [4].
“"The financial system for the poor is a hell."”
This move represents a strategic effort by the Lula administration to integrate gig economy workers into the formal financial system. By subsidizing the primary tool of their trade—the vehicle—the government is attempting to reduce the precariousness of app-based labor while securing political support from a large, digitally-connected workforce in a critical election cycle.
