1 / 8In today’s fast-paced world, having your own vehicle to travel from one place to another is more convenient compared to using public transport. However, this leads to massive vehicular pollution. To tackle air pollution more and more cities across the world are trying to develop sustainable public transport systems. Many governments are also promoting the use of public transport by the residents rather than the use of personal vehicles. (Image: PTI)
2 / 8The practice of opting for public transport has already gained momentum in many cities across the world. In an effort to celebrate a day that promotes and raises awareness regarding the negative environmental effects of increasing traffic density, November 10 is observed as World Public Transport Day, every year. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 8The day plays a crucial role in motivating people to use public transport and to reduce air pollution. Due to the rising air pollution in different parts of the world, now several countries have initiated switching to more eco-friendly public transport systems. Here are some of the cities that have the most eco-friendly means of public transport. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 8Paris, France | Paris is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Hence, having eco-friendly public transport options actually curbs pollution to a great extent. Paris has a variety of non-motorised and clean green public transport options. The city offers almost 16,000 shared bikes at various stations. (Image: AP)
5 / 8Stockholm, Sweden | The capital city of Sweden, Stockholm, is ranked to be the second such place that promotes the use of eco-friendly means of transportation. It was also awarded to be Europe’s first-ever green capital by the European Commission in 2010 as it has significantly reduced its carbon emissions. The city promotes electric vehicles instead. (Image: Shutterstock)
6 / 8Brussels, Belgium | The capital of Belgium is also one of such cities that boosts eco-friendly public transport. While the residents of the city prefer to travel by e-bikes or on foot, there are several sharing options for the public transporters including e-bikes. Belgium has been increasing its electric vehicle adoption rate, as there were 23,000 electric vehicles sold in 2021, and it later rose to 38,000 in 2022. (Image: AP)
7 / 8Zurich, Switzerland | Zurich is known for its sustainable public transport. The city has developed a completely electric public transport network. There are also consistent efforts to continue with green transport modes through innovations in eco-friendly battery solutions for EVs. (Image: Shutterstock)
8 / 8Madrid, Spain | Madrid is lauded for its metro line and e-bus network. The city completely phased out its fuel buses with e-buses. The city administration is introducing more electric, compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen buses to curb pollution. (Image: Shutterstock)
