The movement was founded in a session during the Worldwide Social Forum in 2005, in Porto Alegre,[1] and gained prominence for its participation in the planning of the 2013 Brazilian protests.
The actions of the movement include dissemination, studies and analysis of local transport systems, and then taking this information to various groups within the cities.
The movement is organized on basic principles, approved in a session on free fares during the Fifth World Social Forum, inside the Espaço Caracol Intergalactika.
In 2003, thousands of Brazilian young people, students, and workers closed the public roads, protesting against a raise in transport fares.
The demonstrations came to an end when traditional student groups (such as the UNE and the UJS) set themselves up as leaders of the revolt they had not started, and went to negotiate with the government behind closed doors.
After a week of intense mobilizations and protests, the city came to halt in the famous "Revolta da Catraca" or "Tomorrow will be greater."
The period was also marked by achievements in the North: in Belém, organized protestors succeeded in reversing a price hike, and, in Porto Velho, the increase was suspended for two weeks.