Do children travel free on Nysse buses and trams in Tampere?
Free travel rules on Tampere region public transport.
Short answer
Yes. Nysse, the public transport service of the Tampere region, says that children under 7 travel free with an older passenger. A passenger travelling with a child in a pram travels free while the child is in the pram. Wheelchair users and their assistants also travel free of charge.
Why
- Nysse says under-7s travel free with an older passenger.
- Nysse says a passenger with a child in a pram travels free.
- Nysse lists free travel for wheelchair users and their assistants.
Details
Nysse covers buses and the Tampere tram. Older children pay the child fare.
Tip
Board with a pram through the middle doors, where there is space for it.
What may differ
Fare rules can change. Check nysse.fi for the current age limits.
Common misconception
In Tampere every child pays a fare from birth.
What actually happens
Children under 7 travel free with an older passenger.
People also ask
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Sources
- Nysse: Free of charge travelChecked at:
- Nysse: ChildrenChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Local transport rules and prices change, so check the transport authority before you travel.
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