As schoolchildren begin their summer break, the supplementary routes 32–64 will also pause. During the summer timetable period, the main routes will operate, although partly with different schedules than in winter. A trial service to the Käyrälampi swimming beach will be introduced for the summer. Service routes and dial-a-ride taxis will continue to operate normally throughout the summer.
Kouvola public transport will switch to summer timetables on Monday, June 1, 2026. The summer schedules are available on the Koutsi website and in the journey planner. Google Maps can also display Kouvola’s local public transport routes and schedules in its route search. Printed timetables are available at the Waltti customer service point, libraries, the City Hall information desk, and on Koutsi buses. Winter timetables will resume when schools start again on August 12, 2026.
Route 2 serves Käyrälampi throughout the summer
An initial trial change will be made to main route 2. During the summer, all departures on route 2 will also stop at the Käyrälampi swimming beach in both directions. The trial will last for the summer, and if it runs smoothly, the aim is to continue it in future summers. In the journey planner, the stop is listed as Käyrälampi.
Koutsi takes you to Kouvola’s summer destinations
Many of Kouvola’s summer attractions are accessible via Koutsi’s main routes. Tykkimäki Amusement Park and Mustila Arboretum can be reached on route 6; Jaala Arena on route 9; Kuusankoski Art Factory on routes 3 and 9; Ankkapurha on route 3; and Virtakivi guest harbour on routes 1 and 3. Weekend summer route 15 serves both the Verla World Heritage Site and Repovesi National Park, and from Midsummer onwards, a weekday feeder connection (15B) will run between Hillosensalmi railway halt and the Lapinsalmi parking area in Repovesi.
Dial-a-ride taxis and service routes provide access to services
Dial-a-ride taxis offer residents in sparsely populated areas the opportunity to run weekly errands also during the summer season. They are also available for summer residents, and rides can be booked from any address outside urban areas within Kouvola. The service takes passengers to the nearest centre, allowing time for errands such as shopping or pharmacy visits. A one-way trip costs €3.60. Bookings can be made by calling 020 615 1502.
Service routes P1–P8 operate on the same schedules as in winter. These buses are low-floor vehicles, making them easy to board with a wheelchair or rollator. The schedules also allow for personalized service.
City bikes are available throughout the summer. Rentals operate via a mobile app, which allows you to locate available bikes and unlock/lock them. Rental times range from 15 minutes to 24 hours. The city bike operator is the Kouvola-based company KaaKau Oy.
This article is a translation from the original Finnish version, assisted by AI.