How Much CO₂ Does Your Commute Produce?

Published July 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Transportation is one of the largest sources of personal carbon emissions. Understanding your commute's CO₂ output is the first step toward greener travel. Here's a breakdown by transport mode.

Annual Commute Emissions Comparison

For a 10 km daily commute (one-way, 5 days/week, 48 weeks/year):

• Car: 816 kg CO₂/year — equivalent to 408 vegetarian meals
• Bus: 384 kg CO₂/year — 53% less than car
• Train: 192 kg CO₂/year — 76% less than car
• Bike/Walk: 0 kg CO₂/year — 100% emission-free

Tips for Reducing Commute Emissions

• Switch to public transit 2 days per week to cut emissions by 40%
• Walk or bike for trips under 5 km — zero emissions and max EcoBucks
• Carpool with colleagues to reduce per-person emissions by up to 75%
• Use MahiKosh's GPS travel tracker to log your commutes and see real-time CO₂ savings

Track Your Commute with MahiKosh

MahiKosh's Travel Tracker lets you log trips via GPS or manual entry. See exactly how much CO₂ each commute produces and earn EcoBucks for choosing sustainable transport options. Walk or bike and earn 10x more rewards than driving.