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Bus firms "Green" drivers help boost profits |
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Written by Karl
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Friday, 05 September 2008 12:19 |
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 Bus and train giant Go-Ahead is keeping a lid on spiralling energy costs and boostings its profits with help from its "Green" drivers. Their drivers are being trained to make sure they drive more defensively, that they do not brake or accelerate harshly. Much like First TransPennine Express initivate they are also motivating drivers with incentives and "green" league tables. They have also been installing black box technology so they can keep track of how well they are being driven.
Go-Ahead's bus profits were 18% higher on the back of passenger growth of 4% to 5% in the capital and 2% to 3% elsewhere, and helped by more efficient fuel consumption.
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