Comparative effects of eco-driving initiatives aimed at urban bus drivers - Results from a field trial

► Examines two programmes to develop and maintain ecological bus driving behaviour. ► A 6.8% fuel saving and large decreases in instances of harsh deceleration and speeding were found. ► Drivers reported gains in theoretical knowledge, but found it difficult to put that knowledge into practice. ► Contextual factors were found to limit drivers' to eco-driving.