Testimonials

“I welcome the Greener Journeys initiative which has the potential to play a major role in reducing CO₂ emissions from transport. In formulating its transport policies the Government must take account of the challenges posed by climate change, for both environmental and economic reasons. I urge the Government at all levels to seize the Greener Journeys initiative and work with bus and coach operators towards a greener future.”

Sir Rod Eddington

“Climate change is the greatest challenge of our age and we need to seize every opportunity to cut emissions. Bus and coach travel is a cheap, effective solution which is available right now. The industry is showing real leadership with Greener Journeys, and Forum for the Future is pleased to have helped develop this initiative. It shows the way forward – now it’s time for the Government to act.”

Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director, Forum for the Future

“The bus and coach industry has the potential to play a major role in reducing carbon emissions in the UK.  I wholeheartedly endorse the Greener Journeys initiative to promote greater use of the bus, thereby delivering a very worthwhile reduction in such emissions.”

Stephen Hammond MP

“I welcome the Greener Journeys initiative. Tackling climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face. Making public transport accessible, attractive, low carbon and easy to use is an important part of the Government’s strategy for transport. I am pleased that the bus and coach industry is taking this action and we will support them in their carbon reduction targets.”

Lord Adonis, Former Secretary of State for Transport

“The Liberal Democrats support the Greener Journeys initiative and endorse the promotion of modal shift from car to bus and coach as an important plank in the next Government’s carbon reduction strategy.”

John Leech MP

“While technological solutions are important in our quest to tackle climate change we cannot achieve our targets without changing travel behaviour. The Greener Journeys initiative offers a real opportunity to create the kind of behavioural change that will be essential to this.”

Dr Jillian Anable, Centre for Transport Research, Aberdeen University

“The Government cannot afford to ignore the massive potential of buses and coaches to deliver huge savings in CO₂ from the transport sector, help protect our environment and oil the wheels of our economy. They run on existing infrastructure, provide real flexibility, are cost-effective and can deliver additional capacity very quickly. Government at all levels needs to act without delay to make the most of this opportunity.”

Simon Posner, Chief Executive, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK

“We are delighted to endorse the UK’s Greener Journeys initiative as part of the international Smart Move campaign.  We particularly welcome the UK’s five major bus and coach groups uniting in this unprecedented manner in an effort to truly make a difference.  Greener Journeys is an excellent example of joint industry action being taken at a national level and we hope it will inspire other countries to do the same.”

International Road Transport Union

Greener Journeys is a fantastic example of the power of leadership and collaborative action, the two pillars of the Prince’s May Day Network. By responding to the Prince’s ‘Mayday’ distress signal, Arriva, FirstGroup, Go-Ahead, National Express and Stagecoach have created a collaborative initiative that is sure to inspire more businesses to take positive action.

The Prince's May Day Network