Leobersdorf starts climate-friendly e-trip service-search for names now!

Leobersdorf starts climate-friendly e-trip service-search for names now!

Leobersdorf, Österreich - In Leobersdorf, a new, climate -friendly mobility offer is put together, which particularly benefits people without their own car. The aim of this innovative project is to transport residents to important goals inexpensively, be it to doctor dates, shopping or leisure activities. This e-trip service, which functions as a special form of a municipal bus, was launched as "Emil" (electrically mobile in rural areas) and is supported by an electric car. More than 40 municipalities in Lower Austria show that such services have already been successfully established and cover a clear necessity, reports Meinzirk.at.

The offer is across generations for all residents: Designed inside - from seniors to families to young people and people with limited mobility. In addition to financing through membership fees and sponsorship of the municipality, volunteers are also sought to ensure the operation of the service.

name for the e-trip service wanted

An exciting action for the Leobersdorf population starts in parallel: Until August 31, 2025, suggestions for a name of the electric vehicle can be submitted. Interested parties are invited to send their creative ideas by email to lydia.vogelsberger@leobersdorf.at . The new service is expected to start operating in autumn 2023.

The e-trip service not only pursues the goal of solving mobility problems, in particular the “last mile” on public transport, but also contributes to strengthening social interaction in the community and promotes cross-generational solidarity. It uses renewable green electricity and is intended to help reduce the need for private cars. The energy agency NÖ.

Promotion of climate protection through innovative traffic concepts

The initiative fits in the scope of Austria's current climate goals. In recent years, the traffic sector has an increasing proportion of greenhouse gas emissions, which is currently around 22%. The Federal Government is therefore committed to reducing emissions by at least 65% by 2030. Projects such as the e-trip service in Leobersdorf can play a central role in this and support the efforts to make a more environmentally friendly transport sector, as shown on the website of the Federal Environment Agency.

The use of electric vehicles as part of such initiatives is an active contribution to achieving these climate goals. In view of the previous successes of e-travel projects in other municipalities such as Eichgraben or Hafnerbach, it can be seen that numerous positive social and ecological effects can be expected.

With this future -oriented mobility solution, Leobersdorf is putting a signal in the direction of sustainable development and social integration - a step that not only benefits the community but also the environment.