When you book your next trip, Google will now suggest eco-friendly travel options. According to a recent article published in Fast Company, Amtrak routes will begin to appear when you search for flights on Google.

As part of a new integration, Google and Amtrak have partnered on a sustainable transportation initiative.

To encourage eco-friendly travel options, Google provides users with route options that minimize carbon emissions. The next time you search for flights on Google, a little green leaf will appear next to climate-friendly travel routes.

For example, if you search for a flight from New York to Washington DC, Google will also provide real-time Amtrak options. This information will include departure times, trip duration and fares, so you can compare fares to flights.

In the future, you may also see Google suggesting driving to your destination as a climate-friendly travel option.

“As we mark a new milestone in our commitment to innovation and customer service, we are leveraging technology to provide real-time information that helps travelers make more informed decisions,” Christian Zacariassen, Executive Vice President of Digital technology and innovation at Amtrak, said Fast business via email.

Although traveling by car or train takes longer, in some cases it is often cheaper than flying.

The launch of Google’s integration with Amtrak is not only good for your wallet but also for the environment. As more travelers become aware of alternative modes of transportation, they can significantly reduce their environmental footprint by choosing low carbon options.

Air traffic emits huge amounts of carbon, releasing harmful gases into the environment that contribute to global warming. However, by taking the train or driving when possible, you can help reduce the total amount of pollution end up in the atmosphere.

Which of the following lasting changes would most encourage you to choose a particular airline?

Use cleaner fuel

Reduce in-flight waste

Facilitate the choice of low-emission routes

I don’t pay attention to sustainability when I fly

Click on your choice to see the results and express your opinion

“By integrating our schedules and prices directly into Google’s platforms, we not only improve the customer experience, but we also empower them to make potentially more sustainable travel choices,” says Zacariassen. said Fast business.

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