'Poo Bus' Fueled By Human Poo From Toilets Set For Passenger Service (Photo)

Britain's first "poo bus", which runs entirely on gas generated by human and food waste, is to go into regular service later this month.

The 40 sitter  Bio-Bus powered by biomethane gas will use waste from more than 32,000 households along its 15-mile route.

The bus will commence operation from March 25th, If the route proves a success, First will consider introducing more "poo buses".

According to the managing director of First West of England, James Freeman:

"Since its original unveiling last year the Bio-Bus has generated worldwide attention and so it's our
great privilege to bring it to the city, to operate - quite rightly - on Service 2.... "The Bio-Bus previously made an appearance running between Bath and Bristol Airport at the end of last year, but it's only actually been used once before in the centre of Bristol itself."

"The very fact that it's running in the city should help to open up a serious debate about how buses are best fuelled, and what is good for the environment."