# Gotta Pee? SMS The Door- New Public Toilets System in Finland By Ayman | Published 2008-02-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-public-toilets-system-in-finland-gotta-pee-sms-the-door References: [textually.org](http://www.textually.org/textually/archives/2008/02/018886.htm) & [hs.fi](http://www.hs.fi/english/article/SMS+opens+doors+to+toilets+in+some+rest+areas++along+Highway+1+in+Western+Finland+/1135233727523) Need to use the restroom while you are on a long drive in Finland? You better have a mobile phone on you! In order to fight back against vandalism, the [Finnish Road Administration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-finnish-long-drink-kalsarikannit) has started deploying this January a system which allows travellers to open the doors to [roadside toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot) only by [sending an SMS message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimobile) to the number given on the door. This is due to the rising number of breakages, arson attempts, and thefts in the buildings housing public conveniences for motorists. The opening of the door costs just the normal SMS rate without any additional charges. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile-activated Toilets:** The rising trend of using SMS messages to access public toilets presents opportunities for implementing mobile-activated systems in other countries and industries. - **Anti-vandalism Measures:** The deployment of SMS-activated toilets highlights the need for innovative solutions to combat vandalism and protect public infrastructure. - **Convenience and Security:** The increasing focus on secure and convenient solutions like SMS door access indicates a broader trend towards enhancing user experiences in various sectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The adoption of SMS-activated toilets by the Finnish Road Administration suggests an opportunity for the transportation industry to improve public restroom accessibility and safety. - **Facility Management:** Innovative anti-vandalism measures like mobile-activated systems can find applications in facility management to safeguard public conveniences and reduce maintenance costs. - **Telecommunications:** The implementation of SMS door access demonstrates the potential integration of mobile technology within the telecommunications industry to enhance service offerings and improve user convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restroom-code-maps.md) - [Clean Bathroom-Locating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woloo.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md) - [NFC-Activated Bathroom Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-sprayer.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Luxury Mobile Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mobile-toilet.md) - [Festival-Focused Toilet-Sharing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-toilet.md) - [Phone-Free Tourist Islands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonefree-tourist-island.md) - [Smart Monitoring Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vovo-neo.md)