Teignbridge bus stops are taking on a life of their own with nine new ‘eco living roof’ bus shelters now in place across the region.

The living roof bus shelters, which are planted with 16 varieties of drought-resistant sedum, are aimed at attracting bees and insects while also capturing carbon from traffic.

Currently, the nine living roof bus shelters in Teignbridge are located in Bishopsteignton, Heathfield, Kingskerswell and Teignmouth. They are among 70 that have been installed across Devon. Additional living roof bus shelters will be added over the next year as part of a rolling replacement programme.

‘These living roof bus shelters are a simple but fantastic idea for the environment. They are looking lovely now they’re in flower and they will be a great addition to our network to support insects and reduce carbon emissions,’ said councillor Andrea Davis, deputy leader and cabinet member for climate change, environment and transport at Devon County Council. ‘Bus passengers are already helping to address the climate emergency, so I’m sure they’ll appreciate the green credentials of the shelters as well,’ she added.

Fernbank Advertising is working with Devon County Council to deliver the project, which is being funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department of Transport.

‘Fernbank Advertising is working alongside Devon County Council to help make Devon greener, healthier and more biodiverse,’ said Fernbank Advertising director Paul Harrison. ‘All associated costs of maintenance and future upkeep is provided by Fernbank,’ he added.