HSL–Uber pilot enters its final stretch – take Uber from Postipuisto to your nearest public transport station for €2

HSL and Uber are piloting a new kind of travel chain in Postipuisto. You can ride with Uber from Postipuisto to the nearest public transport stations for €2 per ride. Uber rides are available around the clock, subject to driver availability.

The HSL–Uber pilot in Postipuisto allows you to complete part of your public transport journey by Uber. You can take an Uber from Postipuisto to the nearest train stations, making it easier to access public transport.

An Uber ride costs €2. Uber rides are now available around the clock, subject to driver availability. The pilot is currently set to run until the end of November.

How to use the service

To include Uber in your route suggestions, use the Journey Planner at hsl.fi (reittiopas.hsl.fi).

Go to hsl.fi and search for your desired route in the Journey Planner. Then go to the settings, scroll to the bottom and select Demand-responsive transport. The Journey Planner will then include Uber as an option for part of your journey.  Click the link in the route suggestion to get a one-time Uber voucher, which you can use in the Uber app to get your Uber ride at a lower price. 

As a rule, you will pay €2 for your Uber ride. You can use the voucher for UberX and Electric rides. The aim is to make it easier to access public transport. 

Your journey must begin or end in Postipuisto. The nearest train stations are Huopalahti, Ilmala and Käpylä. The browser version of the Journey Planner suggests Uber only for journeys that meet the pilot criteria. Uber rides are available around the clock, 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 Postipuisto area Uber voucher (Uber.fi/Uber app): https://r.uber.com/RUQBPTTNPLJ

 

More information about the pilot is available on HSL’s website.

Pilot area in Postipuisto and the nearest stations

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Try adding Uber to your route suggestions in the Journey Planner.