⛱️ Let’s talk about the season we’ve all been eagerly waiting for – summer & where it meets us, public transport riders.
🌞 As we witness the consequences of our actions on the planet, it’s clear that summers are becoming longer and hotter.
🥝 This calls for fresh perspectives on the passenger experience in public transportation, not just in Germany but across neighboring countries as well.
💡 It’s crucial to rethink the design of public transport vehicles, particularly in terms of non-opening windows and absent cooling capabilities.
🚇 In order to provide a decent passenger experience, we can no longer ignore the necessity of air conditioners in metros, trams, and buses at this time of the year. Public transport riders are part of the solution, in terms of climate change as well as better urban environments. As such we deserve a comfortable journey experience, even during scorching summer months.
💨 Granted, implementing air conditioning systems may require more energy and result in additional pollution. However, this is an opportunity to invest in innovative solutions that focus on energy-efficient cooling (and heating) sustainable methods.
🔍 It’s time to embrace innovation rather than turning a blind eye to the sweltering heat of June and July.
🌬️ And just saying that today is the first day of Air Conditioning Appreciation Days which are celebrated from July 3 to August 15. The days are marked to acknowledge the invention and role of air conditioning in modern society (link can be found in the comments).