Published July 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Transportation is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Choosing eco-friendly commuting options is one of the most impactful changes you can make. Here's your complete guide to green transportation.
Best for trips under 5 km. Zero CO₂ emissions, improves cardiovascular health, and costs nothing. In MahiKosh, walking or biking earns 10x more EcoBucks per km than driving. Most Indian cities have 40-60% of trips under 5 km — a huge opportunity for emission-free travel.
Buses produce 0.08 kg CO₂/km and trains produce 0.04 kg CO₂/km — 53-76% less than cars. India's expanding metro networks and bus rapid transit systems make public transit increasingly convenient. Switch 2 days per week to cut commute emissions by 40%.
EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions and, when charged from India's grid, have 30-50% lower lifecycle emissions than petrol cars. Government FAME-II subsidies make EVs increasingly affordable. Note that walking, biking, and transit remain lower-impact than even EVs.
Sharing a car with even one other person cuts per-person emissions in half. Apps like BlaBlaCar make intercity carpooling easy. For daily commutes, coordinate with colleagues to share rides and reduce traffic congestion too.
MahiKosh's GPS Travel Tracker automatically logs your trips and calculates CO₂ emissions. See your green commuting streak, earn EcoBucks for sustainable transport choices, and track your total emissions saved over time.
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