Sustainability

Transporting towards a sustainable future

The task of the Public Transport Authority of the ELY Centre of Southwest Finland is to organise public transport in its area. In our work, we pay attention to environmentally friendly solutions. On this page, we explain what sustainability means to us and the benefits it offers passengers.

Public transport reduces emissions

Public transport is one way of reducing emissions from mobility. Every journey counts – you can use public transport occasionally or choose a Seutu+Ticket for regular travel. For example, did you know that among commuters, travelling by bus produces almost three times fewer emissions than driving a private car?

Travel easily but responsibly

Public transport makes your everyday life easier. You save time when you can work, rest or enjoy the scenery instead of driving your car. And you don’t have to worry about parking.

Competitive connections within easy reach

We provide frequent public transport connections where you can easily get to work, study or services. However, all key routes will have at least basic public transport services.

You can also cycle or walk part of the way. We have built bike racks and shelters with frame locking at bus stops. You can leave your bike safely parked for the day.

Responsible purchases

When we make public transport purchases, we rely on the EU’s Euro regulations, which regulate exhaust emissions from transport. We require vehicles to have at least Euro 5 emissions and to be less than 15 years old.

In 2023, we will start trialling electric buses, which will operate between Turku and Pargas. The electric buses will be used for the first time in regional transport purchased by the ELY Centre.