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Free intercity public transport in Tocantins for Sunday elections

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Voters in Tocantins will have free intercity public transportation this Sunday (4) to get to and from the polling place, as published in the Official State Gazette on October 1, in compliance with the STF's determination and TRE-TO's request.

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Free intermunicipal public transport was determined by the Federal Supreme Court to guarantee access to voting, and Tocantins complied with the determination after a request from TRE-TO.

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Buses that operate intercity lines in Tocantins — Photo: Divulgação/ATR

Voters in Tocantins will be able to count on free intercity public transport to get to and from the polling place this Sunday (4). The measure was published in the Official State Gazette on October 1st.

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Concessionaire companies, licensees and authorizers of the Intermunicipal Road Passenger Transport System must guarantee free travel during the entire period of operation on voting days, without distinction between voters.

The service offering will be expanded, with buses operating at the same times and routes used during weekdays. In addition, lines that normally do not operate on Sundays will be made available.

The measure was published following a request from the Regional Electoral Court of Tocantins (TRE-TO) and meets the determination of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) on the responsibility of public authorities to guarantee the provision of free public transport on election days.

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The measure refers exclusively to intermunicipal public transport under state jurisdiction and is not to be confused with the transport of voters living in rural areas, the organization of which is the responsibility of the Electoral Court.

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Open Questions

  • How many lines will be in operation?
  • What is the estimated cost of the operation for the state?
  • Will there be supervision to ensure that only voters use the service?

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