Charter Bus Travel Emerges as Strong Green Alternative
According to the latest research from a leading charter bus company, as families plan for reunions and other gatherings, the use of charter buses provides a compelling way to go green.
Noted Edward Telmany, CEO of US Coachways, “Charter bus travel’s carbon emissions are a fraction of a family car’s emissions in relation to carrying 50 passengers in 10 vehicles. And when compared with plane travel, bus travel has 1/5 the emission impact. We’re seeing younger families from urban and suburban areas spearheading their group travels with charter bus rentals to reflect their choice as enlightened and eco-friendly travelers.”
Consider the numbers: The average family reunion budgets $6500 on the transportation of its members. Family members participating in reunions typically come from 4 states to convene. With transportation costs figured into the overall budget of each reunion, which averages $200-$400 per person to produce for three days, finding less costly modes of transportation is critical in keeping costs down.
On average, bus is the cheapest form of transportation across all modes. Bus tickets cost 50% to 55% less than Amtrak train tickets. A bus trip costs 30.9% less than car travel. Additionally, traveling via bus saves nearly 80% compared to traveling by plane.
The carbon emissions savings associated with bus travel are also high. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a couple traveling by bus will cut their carbon emissions by almost 50% compared to car travel and by 55% to 75% compared to plane travel.
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