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    How many people use public transport in the Helsinki region?

    Ridership and ticket revenue in HSL traffic.

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    Short answer

    HSL says people boarded its buses, trams, metro, commuter trains and ferries 381 million times in 2025, 5.5 percent more than in 2024 and the highest number since the pandemic. Passenger numbers grew for the fourth year in a row, faster than the region's population. Ticket revenue reached a record 389.9 million euros, 4.7 percent more than in 2024. HSL's target for 2025 was 384 million boardings.

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    Why

    1. 381 million boardings in 2025.
    2. Growth of 5.5 percent on 2024.
    3. Ticket revenue: a record 389.9 million euros.

    Details

    HSL says 80 percent of passengers were satisfied with its services in the spring 2026 survey.

    Tip

    Rush hours on weekday mornings and afternoons are the busiest times to travel.

    What may differ

    HSL says its financial situation is still difficult because costs keep rising.

    Common misconception

    Public transport use in Helsinki has not recovered from the pandemic.

    What actually happens

    2025 had the most boardings since the pandemic.

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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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