The bus stop pilot program in downtown Lahti begins next Monday

6.8.2026 At 09:58

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All downtown bus routes will now run through Trio

As part of this pilot program, a new public transit hub in Trio, will be established around the Trio shopping center, through which all downtown bus routes will pass. Most regional routes will also run through Trio.

The bus stops around Trio are located on Aleksanterinkatu (A, B, and C) and Vesijärvenkatu (D, E, and F). The Trio bus hub offers frequent connections to the Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, the Niemi Campus, the Travel Center, and many residential areas.

About half of the buses will continue to run to the market square

You can still reach the market square by bus, as about half of the buses will continue to pass through the market square, and efforts have been made to accommodate all travel directions. From the market square, there are connections to Liipola, Saksala, Riihelä, Renkomäki, Nastola, and Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, among other destinations.

The Route Guide tells you which stop your bus departs from

The route guide shows the departure time and the name of the stop, and it also displays the stop's location on a map. The route guide is available in the Waltti Mobile app and online.

Google Maps also provides routes, schedules, and stops.

A digital schedule display will be installed next to Trio in the coming weeks.

Impact on other traffic and mobility

Cyclists should note that, for safety reasons, cycling is prohibited at the Vesijärvenkatu stops. You can walk your bike past the bus stop area or take a detour via Kauppakatu or Lanunaukio.

Drivers should be prepared for buses to stop in the shoulder lane on Vesijärvenkatu. Although the stops are brief, buses stopping there may occasionally slow down traffic. Especially during the early stages of the trial, it's a good idea to allow a little extra time for trips through the city center on weekday mornings and afternoons, or to consider an alternative route.

Finishing work will continue at the bus stop construction site next week, including the installation of schedule displays and paving work.

The bus stop trial at a glance

1. The Lahti city center bus stop trial begins on Monday, August 10, 2026.
2. As part of the trial, a new public transit hub in Trio will be established around the Trio shopping center, through which nearly all bus routes will pass.
3. You can still reach the market square by bus, as about half of the buses will continue to pass through the market square, and efforts have been made to accommodate all travel directions.
4. The route guide is the easiest way to check where your bus departs from. The route guide shows the departure time and the name of the stop, and it also displays the stop's location on a map. The route guide is available in the Waltti Mobile app and online.
5. The goal of the trial is to streamline public transportation and reduce travel times.
6. The effects of the pilot will be monitored for one year, after which a decision will be made on the final locations of the stops.
7. The stop trial's website features up-to-date information, stop maps, a link to a feedback form, and answers to frequently asked questions: lahti.fi/pysakkikokeilu

Trio Transit Hub

Sources of Additional Information

This news article was updated on August 6 at 10:58 a.m. to clarify that all downtown bus routes will now run via Trio.