School trips

School transport primarily uses existing public transport. More detailed information about school transport can be found on the school's own pages.

Organizing school transport

School transport primarily uses existing public transport. In turn-by-turn traffic, the legislation does not yet require an alcohol lock. The use of seat belts is mandatory in shuttle buses, if one is installed on the seat.

School trips for pre-primary and basic education

Legislation regarding school trips (Basic Education Act § 32): Pupil transport guide

Secondary school trips

School Travel Support Act 48/1997 Act on the amendment of the School Travel Support Act 1223/2020 The School Travel Support Act provides for free school trips (48/1997). The municipality or the education organizer is not obliged to organize secondary education...

Road safety

The city of Äänekoski strives to promote traffic safety in all its activities. We carry out traffic safety work, e.g. in teaching and education, urban structure services, youth and sports services, and communication.