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This report discusses the main challenges and trends in Helsinki's public transport from 2002 to 2007. It highlights issues such as insufficient drivers and the impact of road network construction on crucial routes. The study includes recommendations on improving the reputation of the driving profession, attracting younger drivers, and enhancing real-time passenger information systems. Innovations like online updates for bus service disruptions and traffic signal optimizations are emphasized, aiming to provide a more reliable and efficient transport service for the city's residents.
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Helsinki regionBEST results Berlin 1st November 2007
Problems with transfers? Lots of crucial road network constructions, not enough drivers Disturbance information not in bus traffic
Explanations and actions • Hard to find good drivers (now from ca. 40 countries) • How to improve the reputation of the profession? • Younger drivers straight from school? • Road network construction causes problems on crucial routes • A hard issue to be tackled • Disturbance information not in bus traffic • On-line information of not driven departures in 2008 • Traffic signal light priorities – better accuracy, more reliable and faster service ( cheaper) • Metro extensions, new transversal links and expanding the tram network – better level of service? • E-information – make the best out of it!
Individual real time passenger informationmore efficient transfres • Broadband in PT: The internet page that is pushed automatically to passenger’s mobile phone through Wi-Fi