Elections 2026: see how to get a free ticket to vote in the second round in Pará

Voters who need to travel to other municipalities in Pará to vote in the second round of the 2026 elections, scheduled for Sunday (25), will be entitled to free tickets on intercity road and waterway transport. The measure comes into effect at noon on Friday (23) and continues until noon on Monday (26), including round trips.

The free fee was determined by the Government of Pará and is valid for voters who need to travel to the municipality where they vote. Tickets can be requested at ticket counters in the state's bus and waterway terminals.

To obtain the benefit on the outward journey, the voter must present the electoral card, e-Título or other document that proves identity and voting location.

For the return journey, it will be necessary to present the free ticket used on the way out and proof of voting in the second round.

How to get a free ticket?

Period: from 12pm on Friday (23rd) to 12pm on Monday (26th).

Where to apply: at the counters at bus and waterway terminals.

Documents for departure: voter registration card, e-Título or document that proves identity and voting location.

Documents for return: free one-way ticket and proof of voting.

Who supervises: Agency for Regulation and Control of Public Transport Services of Pará (Artran).

According to the state government, the companies responsible for transport will be reimbursed for the free tickets. Monitoring compliance with the measure will be the responsibility of Artran.

Voters are already looking for tickets

At the Belém Bus Terminal, a company began issuing free tickets before the start of the scheduled travel period. More than 30 voters had already secured tickets.

Travel agent Diellen Santiago explained that the destination of the ticket must correspond to the municipality where the voter votes.

"He needs to come with his ID and voter registration card, according to the city he is going to vote in", he explained.

According to the employee, after voting, the passenger can send the receipt via the company's WhatsApp to schedule the return trip.

The free payment should help voters who live far from the municipality where they vote and face difficulties in paying for travel.

This is the case of the family of housewife Maria Tavares, who lives in Belém, but votes in the interior of the state.

"Not everyone can afford to travel, to be able to vote. For example, I have an aunt here in Belém, she didn't go to vote in Barcarena because she was unable to do so," he said.

Student Marília Martins also depends on intercity transport. She studies in Belém, but votes in Cametá, in the northeast of Pará. In the first round, he spent more than R$200 on the trip to exercise his right to vote.

BRT Metropolitano will also be free

In addition to intercity bus and boat travel, all BRT Metropolitano lines will be free on Sunday (25).

In this case, passengers will not need to present documents to use the transport free of charge.

The BRT Metropolitano serves seven municipalities: Belém, Ananindeua, Marituba, Benevides, Santa Bárbara do Pará, Santa Izabel do Pará and Castanhal.

How to report irregularities

Voters who face difficulties in obtaining free tickets or identify irregularities can contact the Artran Ombudsman.

Reports can be made through the following channels:

- Telephone and WhatsApp: (91) 98418-6173

- Email: [email protected]

- In person: at Artran kiosks in the main terminals in the state.

The agency is responsible for monitoring compliance with the measure by intercity transport companies.