Last week, the town of Kaiyo in Tokushima Prefecture unveiled the world’s first dual-mode vehicle (DMV) — a hybrid between a bus and a train. The hybrid traction vehicle is intended to attract more tourists to the town as well as help transport people between hard-to-reach … [Read more...] about Japan unveils world’s first ever bus and train vehicle
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Austria’s Klimaticket lets you to travel anywhere in the country for just €3 a day
Fifteen years after it was first proposed, Austria has finally officially introduced its Klimaticket, or ‘climate ticket,’ an annual ticket with unlimited access to all public transportation for the price of just €3 ($3.50) per day. The implementation of the Klimaticket comes … [Read more...] about Austria’s Klimaticket lets you to travel anywhere in the country for just €3 a day
Byway Travel wants to make your next vacation more sustainable
Excited to return to travel, but concerned about doing so sustainably? New travel company Byway Travel could hold the solution to your problems. Founded in March of last year by Cat Jones, the company organizes what they call “slow travel” itineraries that guide travelers to … [Read more...] about Byway Travel wants to make your next vacation more sustainable
This bus is a food lab designed to connect kids with healthy eating habits
Sometimes a little hands-on education goes a very long way when it comes to instilling sustainable and healthy eating habits in children. Take, for example, the Mobile Food Lab (MFL), a 300-square-foot bus that has been customized with a built-in greenhouse, classroom science … [Read more...] about This bus is a food lab designed to connect kids with healthy eating habits