Helsinki – Finland introduced a new rule for the 2026 parliamentary race that requires all candidates to publish their yearly public transport use. This rule comes from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and it aims to show simple travel habits. Candidates must report their rides on buses, trams, trains and the Helsinki Metro. They will upload this data to a public portal on traficom.fi.
The government says the rule helps voters understand the daily choices of future lawmakers. Officials also state that the process is easy and quick for all candidates. Each report includes dates, total trips and basic ticket information. Moreover, the National Audit Office will review the numbers for accuracy. Most parties support the rule and say it fits Finland’s long tradition of open government.
In addition, a monthly update will show how many trips each candidate takes across regions such as Uusimaa, Lapland and Pirkanmaa. The first public release will appear in early 2026 on https://stat.fi.
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