Lehtimäki Transport’s new owner wants more workers - 150 drivers to stay with the company

People getting into a light blue bus from the bus stop. In the foreground is a person wearing a turquoise scarf and a light brown jacket. In the background, a cobblestone street and the walls of an apartment building, one of which says optician. There is a tree growing next to the bus stop, the yellow leaves of which have fallen to the ground. — Lehtimäki Transport operates a couple of dozen bus routes in the Lahti region.

The Vekka Group, which bought Lehtimäen Liikente, is not changing the name of the traditional company or the location of the depots.

Vekka Group, which bought Lahti-based Lehtimäen Liikente, wants more employees. The companies announced on Tuesday the deal in which Vekka Group will acquire Lehtimäki’s local, regional and charter services.

Currently, Lehtimäen Transport employs about 150 drivers, who will continue to work for the company.

– There will be no changes to employment relationships. We rely on a strong brand, professional staff and quality equipment. We see a significant demand for them in the future,” says Vasiljev.

Despite the merger, the 90-year-old Lehtimäki Liikentee’s name will remain on the buses, and the depots will remain in Lahti, Nastola and Helsinki. Lehtimäki Liikente has valid contracts with Lahti region transport for the operation of several lines.

Lehtimäki Matkat was not part of the acquisition.

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