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    Do you pay for public transport with a pram in Helsinki?

    How travelling with a pram works on buses, trams and trains.

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    Short answer

    No. HSL says that one adult travelling with a child aged 0 to 6 in a pram or pushchair travels free of charge. Bike trailers for children count as prams. On buses and trams you board through the middle doors, where there is space for prams.

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    Why

    1. HSL states that an adult with a child in a pram travels free.
    2. HSL says bike trailers for children count as prams.
    3. HSL advises boarding through the middle doors with a pram.

    Details

    The free ride applies while the child is in the pram. If the pram is empty and folded, the normal fare rules apply.

    Tip

    At busy times, wait for the next vehicle if the pram space is full.

    What may differ

    The number of pram places differs by vehicle type.

    Common misconception

    With a pram you must buy a ticket for the pram too.

    What actually happens

    The adult with a child in a pram travels free on HSL.

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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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