Catching the 鈥榖ike bus鈥�
How kids are finding safety in numbers on their bike ride to school
How can you get kids to school safely in a way that鈥檚 good for the environment and they get some exercise too?
We find out how pupils from Spain to Slovenia are joining together in long pre-planned convoys known as 鈥渂ike busses鈥�. Teachers and parents volunteer to accompany the joyful multitude of cyclists, which pick up children from pre-determined stops along the way.
And we鈥檙e looking at another way to reduce transport pollution. Diesel motorcycle taxis are a popular way to get around across the world, but changing to electric versions has proved too expensive for many.
Now in Nairobi, Kenya, riders are being encouraged to buy electric bikes without batteries. It means they鈥檙e far more affordable at the outset, and they hire batteries from special charging stations for a similar price to gas. It also means they can replace batteries in minutes without waiting around for a charge.
