October 10, 2016

Stepping up to the green challenge

Facilities Manager Oxfordshire & Wiltshire, Gyles Wiggins said: “I traded in my 1.4 litre Harley Davidson motorcycle for public transport on a 16 litre Van Hool bus. Buses and coaches now have to meet the strict Euro 6 emissions regulations and with rail travel rapidly moving away from diesel powered trains in favour of electric hybrids, public transport has never been greener. In all honesty, I would have to make some different lifestyle choices to make the bus work for me, factoring in the additional travel time.  However, I did value the ability to work on the go, with most services offering charging sockets and free Wi-Fi.”

Commenting on his change in commute, John Pengilley, solicitor in our Private Client team, said: “I took a different option to Gyles, instead choosing to cycle. For me, it is more cost effective than the bus, saving me around £55 a month. I am also lucky to have really good cycle paths in Swindon.”

Anna Weekes, paralegal in our Personal Injury team adds: “The bus also wasn’t for me – anyone who has travelled in Oxford will relate to the cost, traffic and stress! Cycling to work along the towpath means I took in the beautiful sights and arrived at the office stress free, refreshed and ready to start my day. I have already seen improvements in my general health, I gain two and a half hours a week and I’m £20 a week better off. This is definitely a permanent change for me.”

A greener commute is just one of the ways our staff took part in Green Week and continue to make longer term lifestyle changes. Follow the conversation on Twitter at #RWKGreenWeek @RoydsWithyKing to find out more. You can also read about why we take our green commitment seriously here.

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