It is estimated that over a billion cigarettes are smoked each year throughout the world. Although the terrible consequences for one’s health is generally well known at this point, there is still roughly 800 thousand tons of cigarette butts being generated. These cigarette butts are non-degradable waste that can Continue reading →

Around the world, scores of city bus fleets have been implementing electric buses to help reduce their carbon footprint. For now, these have been limited to local bus lines, however this year, FlixBus has announced its plan to be the first company in the world to test long-distance electric buses. This move could have Continue reading →

In response to increased yearly traffic, Yosemite National Park has recently decided to incorporate two electric buses into its fleet. The buses, produced by Proterra Catalyst, are battery electric and produce zero emissions in contrast to Yosemite’s current fleet of diesel-electric hybrid shuttles. The new electric buses could have the potential to Continue reading →

“Next stop: Hollywood!” This could be the next announcement from one of Germany’s leading bus providers, Flixbus, as it plans to expand beyond Europe’s borders for the first time. A small team is already based in Los Angeles, California to probe the situation. The proposed expansion will be Continue reading →

Toyota decided to bet on hydrogen as an alternative fuel some years ago. As the next big step in its strategy, the Japanese company will introduce a fleet of 100 fuel cell transportation vehicles in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The new buses, which are expected to become part of the City, were already launched earlier this year, with the aim of acclimatizing Tokyoites to their use. Continue reading →

Intercity buses have long had a dubitable reputation among the American public. Quite unfairly, we might add, as they have become one of the most efficient modes of transportation in the 21st century.

Still, when most Americans think about buses, school trips or overcrowded public transportation might be the first thing that jumps to mind. If you look at the rest of the world, however, it’s a whole different story. Continue reading →

You’d better watch out! Santa and his methane-emitting reindeer are coming to town and are about to leave a carbon footprint of apocalyptic proportions!

Our only wish this Christmas is for Santa to ditch Rudolph and his gang and save the world from an environmental catastrophe.

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Do you want to do your fair bit for the environment? Then try rethinking your commutes and long-distance trips and take the bus instead.

Knowing that buses are the greenest way to travel, we asked ourselves the question:

What if all Americans ditched their automobiles and instead traveled by bus?

The results are staggering.

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