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Green transport in London: ethical choices for a local commute

WHEN I first moved to London, I used the Underground system but quickly found I preferred to be above ground to see the city. 

I also had to escape the oppressive heat of the underground system— even during winter — which left me to default to London’s amazing bus system. 

Living on a narrowboat in and around the city, London’s iconic red buses along with my bicycle were my means for dropping off and picking up my youngest child at school in addition to running errands, meetings and visiting friends. 

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