Bus route 17, Kallio–Kruununhaka–Munkkisaari, will be withdrawn from Monday 7 June 2021. Alternative service provided by trams. For example, tram 6 is rerouted to Eiranranta, providing service to Munkkisaari.
The Executive Board of HSL decided to witdraw the route due to low passenger numbers. Public transport passenger numbers and ticket revenue have decreased substantially due to the coronavirus pandemic. We are seeking additional savings for the summer and autumn 2021, for example, by adjusting peak-time supply to the reduced demand.
The bus has served the following stops: "Munkkisaarenkatu", "Hernesaarenkatu", "Matalasalmenkuja", "Karhupuisto", "Kallion virastotalo", "Hakaniemi", "Olympiaterminaali" (Olympia Terminal), "Kapteeninkatu", "Eiran sairaala" (Eira Hospital), "Kaivopuisto", "Neitsytpolku", "Eira", "Perämiehenkatu", "Pohj. Makasiinikatu", "Kauppatori" (Market Square), "Liisankatu", "Ritarihuone", "Liisanpuistikko", "Meritullinkatu", "Vironkatu" and "Kirkkokatu".
