Three Reasons Why Eco-friendly Traveler Takes the Bus

Many seasoned travelers will tell you that the benefits of bus travel often outweigh other modes of transportation. The cost, versatility, and comfort of charter buses in particular can ensure a comfortable and easy ride. Charter bus amenities often include wifi, on board entertainment, and personal climate control travel in individual rows.

However, the most important feature of taking a trip by bus might be the impact that you make on the environment. Especially with new innovations in technology and alternative fuel sources, traveling by bus may be the friendliest thing you can do for the environment when you take a trip.

Chartering a bus reduces carbon emissions
When compared to commuter rail, charter buses are three times more efficient in reducing CO2 emissions and six times more efficient than transit buses.

Chartering a bus saves on fuel
A motorcoach can transport 206 passenger miles per gallon of fuel, more than twice the 92 passenger miles per gallon for commuter rail. Air carriers don’t even come close at 44 passenger MPG for domestic flights.

When you charter a bus, you join others to make a big impact
When you take a trip on a charter bus, you join one 751,000,000 passenger trips taken each year in the United States. Between 2011 to 2012, travel by bus increased by 7.7%, making it the fastest growing form of travel in the country. When more people choose bus travel over car or air travel, the cumulative effect of their choice means a healthier environment and a more sustainable future.