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The Bio-Bus runs on biomethane gas, which is generated through treated sewage and food waste.
According to the BBC, the bus can travel up to 300km on one tank of the gas – which is produced from the annual waste of five people. Just to hammer that point home, the side of the bus is decorated with illustrations of five people on the loo.
Charlotte Morton of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association told The Guardian that biomethane gas could replace 10% of the UK’s domestic gas needs.
The bus also clearly shows that human poo and our waste food are actually valuable resources.
Bet you never thought you’d read that. Well, Bus Éireann? What say you?
Friday 15 November, 2024
Friday 15 November, 2024
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A bus that's powered by poo has gone on the road in the UK
A BUS POWERED BY gas from human poo has hit the road in the UK.
From today, the ‘poo bus’ will be bringing customers between Bath and Bristol Airport.
The Bio-Bus runs on biomethane gas, which is generated through treated sewage and food waste.
According to the BBC, the bus can travel up to 300km on one tank of the gas – which is produced from the annual waste of five people. Just to hammer that point home, the side of the bus is decorated with illustrations of five people on the loo.
Charlotte Morton of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association told The Guardian that biomethane gas could replace 10% of the UK’s domestic gas needs.
Bet you never thought you’d read that. Well, Bus Éireann? What say you?
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