A mobility hub is a place where you can smoothly switch from one mode of transport to another. Turku's first official mobility hub is located in Pääskyvuori, which brings together shared cargo bikes, Fölläri city bikes, and the bus.
Why should you chain trips and use mobility hub services?
Chaining your trips means combining several errands or destinations into a single journey instead of making a separate trip for each one. For example, during your commute, you might stop by the grocery store or pick up your child from daycare. Trip chaining results in fewer trips overall, which saves time, reduces traffic, and lowers environmental impact.
Sustainable transportation, such as using the bus or biking, enhances safety and comfort in cities. With fewer cars on the streets, traffic calms down, the risk of accidents decreases, and pedestrians and cyclists feel safer. Noise and exhaust emissions also decrease, creating a more pleasant environment for everyone.
Trip chaining supports sustainable mobility especially when different modes of transport, like walking, cycling, and public transport, are seamlessly combined by taking advantage of the services and opportunities offered by mobility hubs.
Mobility hub on the map
Mobility hub services in a nutshell
A mobility hub brings together a bus stop, shared cargo bikes, and Turku’s city bikes called Fölläri bikes. It can be found along Littoistentie on the side of the road between Laukkavuorenkatu and Pääskylankatu.
Here's how to use mobilty hubs' services!
Turku Region Traffic Föli offers easy-to-use and smooth public transport across seven municipalities: Turku, Kaarina, Raisio, Lieto, Naantali, Paimio, and Rusko. Föli buses are easily recognized by their yellow color. In addition to regular bus services, we operate water buses during the summer from the Aura River to Ruissalo and Hirvensalo. Föli is an excellent choice for both commuting and spontaneous adventures—whether you're heading into the city or seeking peace in nature.
Check the schedule
See bus routes and timetables at reittiopas.foli.fi or download the Föli app to your phone.
Go to the bus stop
Wave to the bus and hop on.
The best way to make sure the bus stops is to raise your hand in good time as a signal to the driver. You should lower your hand only after the bus’s indicator light starts flashing to show it’s stopping. This way, you can be sure the driver has seen you.
Pay for your trip
- Contactless payment
- Föli travel card that can be bought from Fölin palvelupisteistä
- Cash
- Föli app
Show your card or mobile ticket to the yellow reader device at the front of the bus.
Renting a Fölläri bike (a city bike) is easy with the Donkey Republic app. Here's how to get started on your first ride:
1. Download the app and register
Install the Donkey Republic app from the App Store or Google Play and create an account. Don’t forget to add your payment details under your profile in the app. There are several payment options. You can either:
- Join as a member (e.g. with a Föli season ticket or monthly subscription) via the “Join Membership” section, or
- Pay per ride by opening the map view and selecting a bike.
2. Find a bike and start your rental
Open the map in the app, choose the most convenient bike pickup location for you, and press the “Continue” button.
For your first rental, you’ll need to add your phone number at this stage. Include your country code, for Finland, it’s +358.
The system will send a confirmation code to your phone.
3. Rent the bike
Tap the “Rent” button.
Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone.
Accept the terms of use and optionally add theft insurance if desired.
4. Unlock and start riding
Find your selected bike at the station and unlock it using the app.
Hop on and enjoy the ride!
5. Returning the bike
Open the app and tap the “Return” button.
The app will guide you to the nearest return zone, but you can also choose a different station.
Once you are in a return zone, the app will detect your location via GPS. The “Return” button will turn green. Tap the button.
Then lock the bike by pressing the lock button in the app.
Using a Föli season ticket?
If you have a Föli season ticket with at least a 30-day pass, you can use Fölläri bikes for free for up to one hour at a time.
However, you must still:
- Add your payment card details to the app
- Link your season card via “Join Membership” → “Föli season ticket”
- Enter your travel card number and date of birth to verify eligibility
Note: The Seutu+ ticket, 30-day contactless payment cap, and Tupla card do not include access to Fölläri bikes
You can rent a cargo bike using the same Donkey Republic app that you use for Fölläri bikes. Handy, right?
1. Download the Donkey Republic app
Start by downloading the Donkey Republic app, which is also used for renting Fölläri bikes.
2. Locate an available bike
On the app’s map, you’ll see the bikes available. Electric cargo bikes are marked with a lightning bolt icon.
3. Unlock and start riding
Use the app to unlock the bike and start your ride.
Remember to adjust the seat and check the brakes before you head off.
4. Ride safely
Cargo bikes handle a bit differently than regular bikes—especially the three-wheeled models.
Take a test ride before going on a longer trip.
Always wear a helmet and follow traffic rules.
5. Return the bike
Return the bike to any official parking station.
The app will let you know when you're in the correct location and can end the rental.
Always lock the bike when you stop.
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What is SUMPs for BSR?
The mobility point has been implemented as part of the SUMPs for BSR project, which is funded by the EU’s Interreg BSR programme. The project aims to promote sustainable urban mobility planning in the Baltic Sea Region. The main focus is on the needs of small and medium-sized cities, especially increasing active modes of transport such as walking and cycling. This supports achieving urban climate goals and improves the health of city residents.
The city of Turku is involved in the project and is specifically responsible for piloting the mobility point in a residential area, developing indicators for walking and cycling, and establishing a citizen panel to evaluate urban mobility. The project also develops a common framework for monitoring and evaluating sustainable urban mobility, which helps cities create necessary processes and assess the performance of their mobility systems.