Biometrics on Friendship Bridge records 43,495 crossings

The pilot project for biometric identification at the Brazil-Paraguay border completed its first evaluation phase with 43,495 records. The technology, which uses palm-print recognition, aims to reduce wait times at customs and increase data security for pedestrians.

According to the Federal Revenue, the peak movement occurred on October 3, with 6,943 crossings. The lowest volume was recorded on the first day of testing, with just over 3,000 traverses. The busiest hours were between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The identification process takes an average of nine seconds per person, with the palm-print scan consuming about three seconds. Hand rests were installed on the devices to aid positioning. On one Saturday during the period, 4,679 crossings were counted, averaging roughly 195 per hour, with a maximum of 1,076 pedestrians at noon.

Testing continues throughout October to assess operational flow and data protection. The full source is available at: https://www.pontedaamizade.com/receita-federal-registra-43-495-passagens-em-biometria