City transport, taxis and parking
Tickets and passes for HSL in the Helsinki region, Nysse in Tampere and Föli in Turku, the apps to use, city bikes and e-scooters, taxis and the parking rules that lead to fines.
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How much does a Kela taxi cost?
Kela says the own share for a Kela taxi is up to 25 euros per one-way trip.
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What is a Kela taxi?
A Kela taxi is a taxi trip to a doctor, hospital or other care that is reimbursed by Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland.
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Can you choose any taxi in the queue in Finland?
Yes.
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How are taxi prices set in Finland?
Taxi prices in Finland have been free since the taxi reform of July 2018.
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Do you need a helmet on an e-scooter in Finland?
The City of Helsinki strongly recommends wearing a helmet on an e-scooter.
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Is there a drink limit for e-scooters in Finland?
Yes.
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Can you ride an e-scooter on the pavement in Finland?
No.
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Are there city bikes in Turku?
Yes.
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Are there city bikes in Tampere?
Yes.
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Are there city bikes in Vantaa?
No.
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How long can you ride a city bike in Helsinki?
HSL says each city bike ride can last up to 60 minutes with any pass.
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How much do Helsinki city bikes cost?
HSL lists three passes for city bikes in Helsinki and Espoo: a day pass for 5 euros, a week pass for 10 euros and a season pass for 35 euros.
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Can you take a bike to Suomenlinna?
Yes.
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Which ticket do you need for the Suomenlinna ferry?
Any HSL ticket valid in zone A works, because Suomenlinna is in zone A.
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Do you show your ticket to the driver on HSL buses?
It depends on the vehicle.
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Can you take a dog on public transport in Helsinki?
Yes.