# Bus Incentive Programs Atlanta Commuters Can Earn Toll Credits for Riding Public Transporation By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toll-credits References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/atlanta-rush-hour-commuters-paid-bus/) & [peachpass](http://www.peachpass.com/) In one of many initiatives governments are putting in place to encourage people to reduce their [carbon footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-credit-system), the city of Atlanta is offering toll credits to commuters who take public transportation or carpool to work. Essentially this means you could get paid if you help to lessen traffic congestion on the Interstate 85. It would really just be a bonus that less cars mean less air pollution. For taking [public transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system), commuters can earn up to $60 every six months in toll credits if they connect their bus pass with their Peach Pass. The Peach Pass is an electronic toll collection mechanism. While registration for the transit scheme is closed, carpool toll credits are available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Carbon Footprint Reduction:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative solutions and services that incentivize individuals to reduce their carbon footprint. - **Public Transportation Integration:** Potential for companies to create technologies and platforms that seamlessly integrate public transportation systems with toll collection mechanisms. - **Traffic Congestion Solutions:** Disruptive innovation possibilities exist for companies to develop novel approaches and technologies to alleviate traffic congestion on major highways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Transportation companies can explore partnerships with toll collection agencies and public transit authorities to create integrated solutions for commuters. - **Technology:** Technology firms have opportunities to develop smart toll collection systems and platforms that integrate with public transportation passes. - **Environmental Services:** Environmental service providers can leverage on the trend to offer carbon footprint monitoring and reduction programs for individuals and organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [E-Bike Voucher Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-ebike-voucher.md) - [Electric Earning Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-earning-incentive.md) - [Pass-Based E-Scooter Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpedestrian.md) - [Airport Commuting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-and-united.md) - [Digital Fare Collection Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomington-transit.md) - [Gamified Sustainability Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carbon-games.md) - [Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebate-program.md) - [Enhanced Operational Tolling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tolling-system.md) - [Beer-Branded Complimentary Public Transportations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complimentary-public-transportation.md)