Public Transport

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

France to lift mask requirement for people using public transport

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/12/22

France recently reported 405 cases per 100,000 people within a week

Finland

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

HSL launches 50% discount campaign on 30-day season tickets

The Nomad Today 8/8/21

Adult 30-day season tickets for all zones will be sold at a 50% discount on the HSL app between 17 August and 15 September 2021

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Passenger numbers limited on Helsinki public transport

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

The restriction will take effect on Saturday 27 March and remain in force until 25 April.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

HSL ticket sales at Helsinki service points suspended

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

The suspension will last "until further notice," the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority said.

Finland

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

HSL to raise prices of monthly transport tickets

The Nomad Today 10/27/20

The new year will bring other changes, like the end of discounts on single tickets  for the elderly. Bus drivers will no longer sell tickets.

Finland

HSL will start using reduced summer timetable for buses from 20 April

The Nomad Today 4/14/20

Find in this article the new timetables and a link to the bus routes that will not run until the end of the summer season.

Coronavirus

New measures

High death toll forces Sweden to slightly change coronavirus approach

The Nomad Today 4/1/20

The Swedish government still refuses to impose severe restrictions, although 59 people have died in the past 24 hours. Schools, bars and restaurants remain open.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus lives on buffet or a gym machine for up to nine days

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Coronavirus can be live on a surface from 5 to 9 days, experts say. On the other hand, sauna temperature can kill viruses.

Finland

HSL will reduce public transport traffic if coronavirus becomes epidemic in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

The metropolitan area's public transport has about one million daily users.

Finland

HSL will reduce ticket prices for long distance users

The Nomad Today 10/25/19

The aim is to encourage more people to use public transport instead of private cars and reduce the carbon footprint.