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The first round of the 2026 Elections is scheduled for Sunday (4), which increases the demand for road transport so that citizens can travel to their home municipalities and vote.
At Teresina bus station, intense movement — Photo: Layza Mourão/g1
Around six thousand passengers are expected to embark on trips at the Teresina Bus Terminal, between this Friday (2) and Saturday (3), according to the National Society for Road and Tourist Support Administration of Bus Stations. The increase estimated by site management should reach 32%.
The movement is driven by the first round of the 2026 Elections, scheduled for this Sunday (4). Sinart's main guidance is that users avoid leaving ticket purchases until the last minute.
The main destinations will be municipalities in the interior of Piauí. Transport companies have already made around 18 extra schedules available, according to Sinart.
"Our guidance is for passengers who need to travel to exercise their right to vote to plan ahead and purchase their ticket in advance. We know how important this moment is for democracy and we want to help people reach their destinations safely and calmly", highlights Robson Silva, manager of the Bus Station.
*Eduarda Barradas, intern under the supervision of Lucas Marreiros.
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