Domino's Pizza in Bundaberg, Queensland, opted for greener solutions by utilising electric pushbikes for pizza delivery. The bikes also help in reducing noise pollution in the area.

The said transition was designed to increase the staff's physical activity while contributing to a healthier environment, according to Tom Walker, a Domino's franchisee.

"All of our Delivery Experts are kitted out with safety equipment including high visibility vests and helmets with safety always the number one priority," Walker was quoted by News Mail as saying.

Majority of Domino stores have switched to electronic pushbikes to improve efficiency in delivering pizzas on time.

"Our pushbikes have been designed and modified for our delivery needs, ensuring our drivers can safely deliver piping hot pizzas while doing our bit for the environment," Walker said.

A total of five stores from Queensland and Brisbane are delivering all their pizzas in pushbikes.

Walker believes that if their pushbikes can compete with petrol vehicles efficiently, this would have a great impact to the future of pizza delivery.

Meanwhile, 25 Domino’s markets across the US is also launching "delivery expert" (DXP) vehicles, with double carrying capacity of a typical delivery car.

The vehicles only have one seating area solely for the driver. The design of the cars was patterned after Chevrolet's Spark Model. They can fit salads, wings, soda bottles and, of course, more pizza. The vehicle also contains a mounted oven at the back to keep pizzas warm during the delivery.

Domino's aims to to complete pizza deliveries in less than five minutes because the ovens shut off automatically after 10 minutes.

DXPs are designed for larger quantities of deliveries for schools, businesses, church groups and others.

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