# Manaus public transport funding and election service > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manaus-public-transport-funding-and-election-service > Updated: 2026-09-25T15:37:03.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Public transportation in Manaus experienced disruptions on September 21, 2026, due to a bus strike. Workers initiated the stoppage citing delays in salary advances, which forced local universities to adjust in-person activities. While service was normalized by the afternoon, tensions persisted regarding funding. The transport companies' union, Sinetram, attributed financial difficulties to delayed reimbursements from the Amazonas State Government for student fare subsidies. Following these events, the city sanctioned a law to provide free public transportation for all citizens during the 2026 General Elections. This measure covers both conventional and complementary buses during the first round on October 4 and a potential second round on October 25. The service will operate from 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the city government expecting to spend approximately R$ 4.76 million to reimburse transport companies via the Municipal Urban Mobility Fund. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Manaus sanctions free public transport for 2026 elections Manaus has sanctioned a law providing free public bus transportation for all citizens during the 2026 General Elections, valid from 4 AM to 6 PM on election days. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-sanctions-free-public-transport-for-2026-elections ### 2026-09-21: Manaus public transport recovers after strike and funding disputes A bus strike in Manaus over delayed salary payments caused temporary city-wide disruptions. Meanwhile, officials discuss transit funding disputes and approved free bus rides for the 2026 elections. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-public-transport-disrupted-by-strikes-and-damaged-infrastructure --- Cite as: Manaus public transport funding and election service. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manaus-public-transport-funding-and-election-service