Travel
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What
We love public transport. It gets us home from the pub after one too many pints, we can read a book, use our phones or even have a conversation while we travel, and it’s a great low-carbon alternative to driving.
Life’s a journey. Replace a few weekly car trips with a train or bus for the next two months and enjoy the ride..
Why
A whopping 19% of the average UK person’s carbon footprint comes from car travel.1 Just think of all the CO2 you could save if that trip to the gym or visit to your parents involved hopping on the bus or train - instead of behind the wheel.
How
Planning a route
If you’re not sure how to get somewhere by public transport, there are plenty of helpful resources available::
- If you’re used to using Google Maps, their public transport planner is probably the best place to start planning your route.
- Citymapper is a great app (although currently only covers London in the UK), listing and comparing all routes and modes of travel .
- Traveline can help you find a route from anywhere to anywhere in the UK. They also have specific resources for local travel, such as Northern Ireland or the West Midlands . They even have a site for live bus departures.
Saving money
A lot of public transport is subsidised. Depending on your situation, it’s really worth checking out whether you’re entitled to any discounts or travel cards.
