The roofs of more then 300 bus stops in the Dutch city of Utrecht have been covered in plants. Green roofs help with the capture of fine dust, which improves the air quality. They also ensure biodiversity in the city, which is good for insects such as bees. Watch this video with captions on if you want to know more about the story.

The bee is an endangered species in the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe. They are very important for the eco-system. At this moment 316 bus stops have green roofs in Utrecht.
There is worldwide interest in these 'bee stops'. The municipality has no costs for the purchase, and also no costs for the management and maintenance. The company that manages the stops, pays the costs by advertising income. The city of Utrecht wants a healthy living environment for everyone.

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