Seven bus routes in the transport system serving Aracaju and metropolitan journeys moved from operator Modelo to Boa Vista Transportes. The transfer began in September and was completed on October 17, 2026, according to information released on October 19. The municipal administration says 45 new air-conditioned buses were added to these routes. For passengers, the confirmed change is the operator and the announced fleet renewal, not an automatically verified change to every timetable or itinerary.
Which seven routes are affected, and how many buses were assigned?
| Route | Published itinerary | Reported buses |
|---|---|---|
| 022 | Barra dos Coqueiros/D.I.A. | 6 |
| 101 | Parque São José/Maracaju | 2 |
| 200-2 | Circular Indústria e Comércio 02 | 6 |
| 601 | Terminal Marcos Freire/Mercado | 2 |
| 614 | Sanatório/Mercado | 2 |
| 903 | Parque dos Carajás/Terminal Marcos Freire/D.I.A. | 1 |
| 002 | Fernando Collor/D.I.A. | 26 |
Route 002, Fernando Collor/D.I.A., received 26 buses and marked the final stage on October 17. The other six routes were part of the reassignment announced by Aracaju’s Municipal Transport and Traffic Authority (SMTT) on September 9. The reported total across the seven routes is 45 vehicles.
Why were the operators changed?
According to the city government, Modelo buses used on these services exceeded the 12-year maximum service life established by Municipal Decree No. 8,042/2025. The transfer to Boa Vista was presented as a way to replace those vehicles. This official explanation does not, on its own, establish service frequency, punctuality, or the actual quality of every trip.
What changes in practice for bus users?
The change of operator and the introduction of air-conditioned buses were reported as completed. The city government also attributes to the broader restructuring 70 new buses across 11 routes served by Boa Vista, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and accessibility features. That broader total includes measures beyond the seven transferred routes. The consulted sources did not establish a complete revised timetable, fare changes, stop changes, or specific transfer rules for each of these seven routes. Passengers should therefore not assume those aspects have changed.
Does this affect only people living in Aracaju?
Not necessarily. Route 022, for example, connects Barra dos Coqueiros with D.I.A., and the group of itineraries includes connections used by metropolitan-area passengers. The municipal announcement concerns the reorganization of a system serving the capital and journeys between municipalities. This does not mean that a municipal measure, by itself, determines all transport rules in neighboring municipalities.
Other routes created or restored
The published restructuring also includes new routes 036 (Eduardo Gomes/Mercado, 16 buses) and 091 (Campus/D.I.A. via Santa Lúcia, 3 buses), as well as restored routes 035 (Terminal Rodoviário/Nova Saneamento, 4 buses) and 403 (Santa Maria/D.I.A. via Etelvino Alves, 2 buses). These vehicles must not be added to the 45 assigned to the transferred routes as though they were part of the same total.
How to check before travelling
Passengers should check current itineraries and schedules through SMTT’s official channels and verify the route identification on buses and at stops. For discrepancies involving schedules, accessibility, or operations, SMTT’s ombudsman lists telephone numbers (79) 3179-1400 and (79) 3179-1401. This article was checked on October 20, 2026, Sergipe local time, and operational details may be updated.
