GREEN “BUZZ” STOPS

Living Bus Stop Roofs that Attract Bees & Butterflies

Bus shelter roofs in some cities around the world have been turned into gardens for bees and butterflies. This is considered the perfect way to allow nature to thrive in busy, urban environments.

The concept was first introduced in Utrecht in the Netherlands in 2019 and later spread across Europe and North America. A number of cities in the UK adopted the idea in a big way in 2021, redesigning and converting bus stop roofs into a small natural environment alive with pollinator-friendly flora, such as wild strawberries, poppies, and pansies. These living roofs attract bees and butterflies to visit and collect pollen. The greenery also adds colour and life to plain and boring bus stops.

The plant-topped bus stop roofs are thoughtfully-designed to positively contribute towards biodiversity and climate resilience. They absorb falling rainwater, help to reduce the “Urban Heat Island Effect”, capture particulates from the air, and help make cities a greener and happier place.