Aracaju buses: what changed on September 9 for routes 091, 036, 403 and 035

Since September 9, 2026, Aracaju's public bus system has been operating under a restructuring that combines different types of changes. Routes 091 and 036 were created; routes 403 and 035 were reactivated; and six existing routes were transferred to Boa Vista for operation. The measure, announced by the Municipal Superintendency of Transport and Traffic (SMTT), was also linked to the replacement of 22 buses from Viação Modelo.

For passengers, the key point is to separate a new route, a reactivated service, and an operator change. These moves have different effects: the first two change the available travel connections, while the third changes the company running a route that keeps the same number and the same main connection stated by the SMTT.

What changed on routes 091, 036, 403 and 035

Route 091 strengthens the connection between the university area and the D.I.A. Terminal via Santa Lúcia. Route 036 connects the Eduardo Gomes housing area with the central market district. Route 403 restores the Santa Maria–D.I.A. connection via Etelvino Alves, while route 035 again serves the Terminal Rodoviário–Nova Saneamento corridor.

There is an important nuance in the official notice itself: its headline says that four routes were “created,” while the body distinguishes two newly created routes from two reactivated ones. For understanding what actually changed in the transport supply, the distinction made in the body of the announcement is more useful.

Which six routes switched operators

In addition to the four routes highlighted above, the SMTT transferred six routes to Boa Vista. According to the agency, this change helped make it possible to remove 22 Viação Modelo buses from operation.

In practical terms, an operator change should not be confused with the creation of a new bus route. The official announcement keeps the route numbers and main connections for these six services and states that their operation was transferred to Boa Vista.

What the announcement confirms — and what it does not settle on its own

The SMTT notice confirms the start date of the restructuring, the status of routes 091, 036, 403 and 035, the main connections indicated in those route names, and the list of the six routes transferred to Boa Vista. It also states that the package is related to the replacement of 22 Viação Modelo buses.

However, the announcement should not replace a full operational check. To plan a specific trip, passengers still need to verify streets served, stops, schedules, service intervals, direction of travel, and any later changes. The SMTT maintains an official bus route and timetable search page.

How to check your route before leaving

1. Confirm the route number and its main connection.
2. Open the SMTT's official route and timetable search.
3. Check the correct direction of travel and the stops relevant to your trip.
4. Verify the latest timetable, especially if the route was newly created, reactivated, or recently reorganized.

This is particularly important in the first days after an operational change, when a route name helps explain the general connection but does not by itself describe every detail of the journey.

Summary of the September 9 changes

• New routes: 091 – Campus/D.I.A. via Santa Lúcia and 036 – Eduardo Gomes/Mercado.
• Reactivated routes: 403 – Santa Maria/D.I.A. via Etelvino Alves and 035 – Terminal Rodoviário/Nova Saneamento.
• Routes transferred to Boa Vista: 022, 101, 200-2, 601, 614 and 903.
• Operational context: the SMTT linked the restructuring to the replacement of 22 Viação Modelo buses.
• For detailed routes and timetables: passengers should use the SMTT's official search tool.

The main information comes from the SMTT notice published on September 9, 2026. Because timetables and routes may be adjusted, operational details should be checked as close as possible to the time of travel.