Shanghai launched "green credits" to encourage traveling in an eco-friendly manner

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In hope of promoting low-carbon consumption in transportation, Shanghai's official smart transport platform, Suishenxing (随身行), launched a new function on Alipay's mini-program, where residents in Shanghai can now gain "green credits" when they choose to travel in an eco-friendly manner, such as taking Metro or public transport buses, etc.

Suishenxing is the first metropolitan platform launched by a government with basic functions, including public transportation, taxi hailing, and smart parking. Residents can now have their own carbon accounts on the platform. And each time they travel in a green way, and get recorded by Suishenxing, they will gain green credits. For example, if one travels 10 kilometers by bus or Metro, he or she can reduce carbon emissions by about 1 kilogram. According to its operator, Shanghai Mobility Service Technology Company, residents can also use their "green credits" to change for gifts via online shops, in the near future.