Enem 2026: public transport will be free on buses, subways and VLT on test days in Ceará
The measure aims to facilitate the movement of students on the 8th and 15th of November in Fortaleza, Sobral and the Cariri region.
Quick Look
- Enem 2026 candidates in Ceará will have free public transport on buses, subways and VLT on November 8th and 15th.
- The measure, announced by the Government of Ceará, includes strengthening the fleet in Fortaleza and free access to the turnstiles of the metro system.
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Why It Matters
Enem is the main exam for access to higher education in Brazil. The Government of Ceará annually implements free measures to facilitate students' access to exam locations.
Candidates who will take the National High School Examination (Enem) 2026 in Ceará will have free public transport on the two Sundays on which the tests are administered, on the 8th and 15th of November. Free access will be offered on buses in Fortaleza, through the Free Every Day Pass, and on the metro lines and Light Rail Vehicles (VLT) that operate in Fortaleza, Sobral and the Cariri region.
In addition to the free service, the Fortaleza Urban Transport Company (Etufor) will reinforce the bus fleet on the first day of the competition, this Sunday (8), with 23 spare vehicles. Buses will be available at the capital's integration terminals, from 10 am to 8:30 pm, to facilitate students' movement to the exam locations.
In Fortaleza, candidates who have a student card issued by Etufor will be able to use the Every Day Free Pass benefit, which guarantees two free tickets per day, including on weekends and holidays.
Those who do not have a card can use public transport with the Social Tariff, which reduces the value of the entire ticket to R$4.80.
The metro and VLT lines in Fortaleza, Sobral and Cariri will also have free boarding on the 8th and 15th of November. The measure was announced by the Government of Ceará on Thursday (5).
Access will be granted directly through the turnstiles, without the need to present a transport card, document or proof of Enem registration. Free admission will also be available to people who are not going to take the test.
On both Sundays, passengers with bicycles will also be allowed to board during all opening hours.
Check the operating hours:
South Line: from 10:30 am to 7 pm;
Northeast Line: from 10:30 am to 7 pm;
West Line: from 10:30 am to 7 pm;
Sobral VLT - South Line: from 10:33 am to 6:48 pm;
Sobral VLT - North Line: from 10:30 am to 7:33 pm;
Cariri VLT: from 10:30 am to 7 pm.
Due to the special operation on Sundays, when the subway and VLTs are normally closed, the lines will close earlier on the Saturdays before the tests, November 7th and 14th. The timetables can be consulted on the Metrofor website.
On the first Sunday of Enem application, Etufor will make 23 reserve buses available at the integration terminals in Fortaleza. Distribution will be done as follows:
Parangaba: 6 buses;
Siqueira: 5 buses;
Messejana: 4 buses;
Antônio Bezerra: 3 buses;
Papicu: 2 buses;
Ceará Complex: 2 buses;
Lagoa: 1 bus.
According to Etufor, the special operation aims to facilitate students' movement and guarantee more transport options during the first day of the exam.
Candidates are advised to check the address of the test location in advance, identify the lines that serve the region and leave home in advance, considering possible congestion and increased passenger flow.
What to Watch
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Free public transport on November 8th and 15th.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will there be changes to bus timetables after November 15th?
