This Dutch City Has Transformed Its Bus Stops Into Bee Stops

Recently Utrecht has replaced 10 diesel buses for electric buses.

By Michiel de Gooijer
Eco Watch
Jul. 08, 2019

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In the Dutch city Utrecht 316 bus stops now have a green roof. They do not only look great, they also help capture fine dust, storage of rainwater and provide cooling in the summertime.

The green roofs of Utrecht’s bus stops have also become bee stops and contribute to the city’s biodiversity, supporting insects like honey bees and bumblebees.

The roofs mainly have sedum plants. They are maintained by municipal workers who drive around in electric vehicles.

Recently Utrecht has replaced 10 diesel buses for electric buses. Utrecht aims to only operate CO2 neutral buses by 2028. In the meantime, Utrecht incentivizes bus drivers to adapt to a more environmentally friendly driving style. The buses register how efficient and comfortable each bus driver operates the bus, and based on how well they drive, they can “win” prizes the cleaner, more comfortable and safer they drive.

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