What do SN, SP, SV, SR, SD and LECD mean on Rio routes?

The letters indicate services with specific operation — night, partial, variant, fast, direct or experimental. They help prevent different trips from being treated as a single line.

A number can have multiple operations

In Rio's bus system, complementary services can retain the line number and add a prefix. This allows you to identify a night, partial, variant or special operation without treating it as if it were identical to the regular line.

In BuzuRadar, the prefix is ​​preserved to prevent different vehicle and service histories from being mixed.

Practical glossary

The definitions below describe how BuzuRadar uses each prefix. Consult the schedules and itineraries published by SMTR for details about each route.

PrefixMeaning in BuzuRadarWhat to watch out for
SN Night Service Hours and days of operation.
SP/SPA/SPB Partial Service Served segment and turnaround point.
SV/SVA/SVB Variant Service Streets or terminals different from the baseline.
MR Quick Service Intermediate stops skipped.
S.D. Direct Service Connection between terminals with no scheduled intermediate stops.
SE/ESP Special Service Service created for a specific purpose.
LECD Experimental Data Collection Line Experimental service used to assess demand.

Why does this change the map reading

Combining 474, SN474, and a possible variant as if they were the same operation can inflate the observed count and hide the fact that only part of the itinerary is covered. The opposite can also happen: searching only for the regular number may hide a useful alternative service.

Before comparing frequencies, confirm the full identifier, direction and route. In case of discrepancy between the map and the current plan, the official version must be checked and the inconsistency can be sent to BuzuRadar.

Transparency

Sources consulted

Links verified on August 12, 2026. Official documents and pages may be updated after this date.

  1. Linhas de ônibus e planos operacionais Secretaria Municipal de Transportes do Rio
  2. Subsídio por quilômetro e validação de viagens por GPS Secretaria Municipal de Transportes do Rio

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