Strikes affect bus services in Helsinki

The ongoing strikes enforced by the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) are affecting the bus service in the capital region, said the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (Helsingin seudun liikenne – HSL) in a press release on Wednesday.

The strikes are affecting fuel distribution and bus routes operated with diesel buses.

However, about 35 percent of our bus services are currently operated with electric buses.

Despite the disruptions to fuel deliveries, the key transport links, the trunk route buses, are mainly working well. Most of the buses on trunk routes are electric buses. In addition, all trams, the metro and trains run on electricity.

The HSL is gathering information about the situation but even at this stage it seems that the effects on bus services will be significant.

According to the information provided by bus operators, the situation is currently good and no changes are expected to bus services on Thursday. If the situation changes, fuel will not run out simultaneously at all depots.

The authority will keep monitoring the situation and inform passengers about potential service changes.

Freight transport and production in the major industries remained standstill from Monday as the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK)

SAK is observing the tougher strike across the country protesting against the labour market reforms and cuts in working condition undertaken by the Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) led four-party alliance government.