Tampere Region Plans 4–5% Fare Rise and Service Cuts to Raise €2.8M

Tampere Region Public Transport said in a press release that it has unveiled a 2027 budget proposal that would raise fares across the city region and trim services. The public transport committee will decide on the plan on 9 September 2026.

Revenue growth would come from more passengers and a planned average fare increase of 4–5 percent, which the authority estimates would bring in about €2.8 million. How increases are targeted across customer groups and ticket types will be decided during the autumn.

Higher costs are pushing up overall expenses. The draft includes a €200,000 reduction in bus services; exact cuts will be prepared later this year.

It proposes lengthening tram intervals on public holidays, a change expected to save about €200,000.

Mika Periviita, director of public transport, said, "Despite the difficult economic situation, fares were not raised at the start of 2026. Public finances have worsened, and in this situation the proposed fare increase for next year is a far better option than cutting services by the same amount."

The proposal follows its 2025 annual report and earlier budget-beating results in 2025 that showed passenger growth and stronger-than-expected fare income.