62-Year-Old Jari Honkanen Praises Tampere Tram but Vows Never to Ride

Jari Honkanen, 62, told Tamperelainen he considers Tampere's tram a successful project but says he will never board it. Speaking to Tamperelainen, he described the refusal as a matter of principle: "If I swear something, I keep it." He did not present his stance as a criticism of the system or its operation. His position echoes earlier reporting that some Tampere residents avoid the tram because of safety concerns, transfers and limited coverage residents' concerns.