Paikkalippu

Paikkalippu is a type of paper ticket used for entering or exiting public transportation in Finland. The term is derived from the Finnish words "paikka," meaning place or location, and "lippu," meaning ticket.

Paikkalippu is a paper ticket that is used on public buses, trams, and trains in Finland. The ticket is used to record the location of a passenger and the time of entry or exit. Paikkalippu is traditionally divided into two types: implication and proportional.

The implication type of paikkalippu is used to charge the fare based on the distance traveled. Proportional paikkalippu is used when the fare is charged based on the time spent on the route. Paikkaliput were commonly used in Finland until the widespread adoption of electronic ticketing systems.

Historically, paikkaliput were sold at ticket booths, bus stations, or on board public transportation. To use a paikkalippu, passengers would purchase it from a vendor and create a record of entry by stamping the ticket at a designated location, usually near the ticket gate. The ticket would then be used to record the exit location.

Electronic ticketing systems, such as rechargeable cards and mobile apps, have largely replaced traditional paper paikkaliput in modern Finnish public transportation. However, paikkaliput remain an important part of Finland's transportation history and continue to be used in certain situations, such as for emergency or special use.