Ukrainian passport holders can travel free of charge on public transport in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, Siuntio, Kirkkonummi, Sipoo, Kerava and Tuusula, until April 30. “We want to express support to the Ukrainians who are forced to flee their homes because of the war,” the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority HSL noted in a statement on Friday.
Starting today, the passengers simply need to show their passport to the driver or ticket inspector, no other ticket is required.
“By offering free travel, HSL wants to express support to the numerous Ukrainians who are forced to flee their homes because of this appalling war,” Mika Nykänen, the executive director at Helsinki Region Transport HSL, said in a statement.
