The fully-automated GACHA buses were first rolled out in Pasila in April, but will now be available for all passengers to use free-of-charge. The limited route will, for now, be confined mostly to the Pasila neighborhood, taking passengers between Pasila Station, the Exhibition Centre, and Kellosilta. While the journeys will be fully automated, there will be a qualified driver in attendance to make sure that everything runs safely. 

The GACHA buses, which were already rolled out in Espoo last year, have a top speed of 30 km/h. It is hoped that, if this trial period is successful, driverless buses could be used to extend public transport services out into less densely-populated areas of the country. 

You can see more photos of the new bus service by scrolling through the gallery. 

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