Have you heard about the HSL–Uber pilot in Itä-Pakila? It allows you to complete part of your public transport journey by Uber. We have lowered the price of Uber rides to €3.30 and increased the price cap for a single ride to make travel even more affordable. You can use Uber to travel from Itä-Pakila to the nearest train stations or stops served by public transport trunk services.
How to use the service
To include Uber in your route suggestions, use the Journey Planner at hsl.fi (reittiopas.hsl.fi/etusivu).
Go to hsl.fi and search the desired route in the Journey Planner. Then go to the settings, scroll all the way down and select Demand-responsive transport. The Journey Planner will then include Uber in the route suggestions. By clicking the link in the route suggestion, you can get a one-time Uber code (“voucher”), which you can use in the Uber app to get your Uber ride at a lower price.
As a rule, you will pay €3.30 for your ride. Please note that if the actual price of the ride exceeds the €100 price cap, you will pay the amount exceeding the cap in addition to €3.30. For example, if the actual price of the ride is €103, you will pay €6.30. You can use the voucher for rides with UberX and UberGreen. The aim of this pilot service is to improve access to public transport when services are limited.
Your journey must either begin or end in Itä-Pakila. The nearest train stations are Pukinmäki and Oulunkylä. The nearest stops are the "Teinipuisto" light rail stop and the "Yhdyskunnantie" trunk bus stop. Uber is available in Itä-Pakila on weekdays from 10am to 1am and on weekends from 6am to 4am. When using the Journey Planner in your browser, you will only get route suggestions for journeys that meet the pilot criteria. Uber rides are available subject to driver availability.
You must be at least 18 years old to create an Uber account and use their services. Passengers under 18 can only travel with Uber when accompanied by an adult. To travel on HSL public transport, you will also need a valid HSL ticket.
Link to the Itä-Pakil Uber voucher (Uber.fi/Uber app): https://r.uber.com/RPKRXCUETCS
More information about the pilot is available on HSL’s website.
Pilot area in Itä-Pakila and the nearest stations and stops
Try adding Uber to your route suggestions in the Journey Planner.