Elina Ketonen wrote that clicking on the headline of Iltalehti was enough to raise her blood pressure. She argued that traffic policy should also take into account Finland outside of Ring Road III. In Southeast Finland and especially in the Kouvola area, the distances were long, and public transport was not a practical option everywhere. She described the car as a necessity for many in terms of work and everyday life, rather than a luxury or an ideological choice. According to Ketonen, an electric car might be suitable for those who could afford the purchase and had the opportunity to charge the car, but not everyone had these conditions. She urged to consider not only the purchase price but also potentially expensive repairs, as well as people’s purchasing power and regional conditions in decision-making. She added that climate goals did not eliminate geographical differences or increase the wealth of ordinary Finns. #liikenne #Suomi #ilmastonmuutos (translated)
