How do you pay on JOJO buses in Joensuu?
Payment options in the Joensuu region.
Short answer
The City of Joensuu says you must have a valid ticket on JOJO buses, and a mobile ticket must have arrived in your phone before you board. If paying by card in the Waltti Mobiili app fails, you can pay in cash on the bus or buy a ticket in advance from a JOJO machine. JOJO serves Joensuu, Kontiolahti and Liperi. In 2025 it set a passenger record of 3,015,976 journeys.
Why
- The City of Joensuu says the mobile ticket must arrive before boarding.
- The city says you can pay cash on the bus or use a JOJO machine.
- JOJO reported 3,015,976 journeys in 2025.
Details
JOJO says its buses in the Joensuu, Kontiolahti and Liperi areas run on clean fuels: electricity, gas and HVO.
Tip
Buy the mobile ticket a minute before the bus arrives so it is ready when you board.
What may differ
Wave your hand to stop the bus you want at the stop, the JOJO timetable guide advises.
Common misconception
Cash is not accepted on any Finnish buses.
What actually happens
JOJO still accepts cash on board.
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Sources
- City of Joensuu: JOJO mobile ticket Q&AChecked at:
- JOJO: A new passenger record in 2025Checked at:
- JOJO: Special offers for bus passengers in JulyChecked at:
- JOJO: Winter timetables 20.10.2025 to 31.5.2026Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Local ticket prices and routes change, so check the local public transport website before you travel.
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