BOLTBUS GOES GREEN TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF EARTH DAY
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, BoltBus has announced today that 40 cents from each ticket sold for travel between April 19 - 25 2010 during "Earth Week" will be donated in support of the environmental non-profit New York Restoration Project (NYRP). These limited-time tickets - dubbed "Green Fares" - reflect the company's commitment to providing passengers with an environmentally friendly way to travel this Earth Day and all year long.
"Consumers are looking for opportunities to decrease their environmental footprint," said David Hall, general manager, BoltBus. "By offering Green Fares and partnering with the New York Restoration Project, BoltBus hopes to underscore our dedication to the environment, as well as highlight how easy it is to make greener lifestyle choices, such as taking the bus or volunteering to clean-up your neighborhood park."
The mission of NYRP is to ensure that every New York City resident, family and neighborhood has access to open, green spaces. To accomplish this goal, their team of staff, AmeriCorps members and volunteers restore, revitalize and develop under-resourced parks and community gardens throughout New York City's five boroughs. Founded by entertainer Bette Midler, NYRP will celebrate "Earth Week" by planting more than 20,000 trees as part of MillionTreesNYC, an initiative to plant and care for one million new trees across New York City by 2017.
BoltBus coaches also utilize the latest technology to ensure they have the lowest level of emissions. Since its launch in 2008, nearly 3 million passengers have enjoyed low fares starting at $1, extra leg-room, free Wi-Fi and no baggage fees, in addition to the environmental benefits of BoltBus, such as achieving as much as 450 passenger miles per gallon. BoltBus carbon emissions are only 56 grams per passenger, compared to 371 grams for a single-passenger car. Taking the bus instead of flying cuts emissions by 55 to 75 percent, depending on distance
BoltBus is a division of Greyhound Lines, Inc., operated in affiliation with Peter Pan Bus Lines. The division is headquartered in Secaucus, N.J.
