Bahia and Rio Grande do Norte announce free transport for 2026 elections

Governments in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Rio Grande do Norte have announced free public transportation to facilitate voter movement during the second round of the 2026 elections on October 25.

In Bahia, Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues issued a decree expanding the free transport period following requests from local mayors. The measure includes intercity buses, ferry-boats, small boats, metropolitan transport, and the metro in Salvador and Lauro de Freitas. Intercity buses will be free from October 23 at 6:00 PM until October 26 at 12:00 PM. Ferry-boats and metropolitan transport will offer free service from October 23 at 6:00 PM until October 25 at 11:59 PM, while the metro will be free from October 24 at 6:00 PM through October 25 at 11:59 PM.

In Rio Grande do Norte, Governor Fátima Bezerra signed a decree authorizing free intercity road transport from October 24 at 4:30 AM until October 26 at 4:00 PM. To utilize the return trip benefit, voters must present proof of voting and evidence of their initial free trip. Additionally, the city of Natal has announced free municipal bus services for the election period.