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    Can a companion or assistant travel free on HSL public transport?

    Travelling with an assistant in the Helsinki region.

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    Short answer

    HSL says that if you have a Companion Pass or an EU Disability Card with the symbol A, your companion is entitled to travel with you without a ticket. You yourself must have a valid ticket, unless you use a wheelchair or a mobility scooter as a mobility aid, according to HSL's accessibility page. Have the card with you so you can show it at a ticket inspection.

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    Why

    1. Companion Pass or EU Disability Card with A.
    2. Companion rides without a ticket.
    3. Carry the card for inspections.

    Details

    HSL's page links the wheelchair exception to the ticket rule in its companion section, so its exact scope should be checked.

    Tip

    Show the card together with your own ticket if an inspector asks.

    What may differ

    The wording on wheelchair users' own tickets is ambiguous; confirm with HSL.

    Common misconception

    Any helper travels free with a disabled passenger.

    What actually happens

    HSL requires a Companion Pass or an EU Disability Card with the symbol A.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Ticket rules and prices change, so check HSL before you travel.

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