Get the bus to work and ‘lose half a stone’

People could lose up to half a stone if they did not drive to work and used public transport or actively commuted instead, research has suggested.

Experts have found that people who get the bus or train and those who walk or cycle into the office weigh significantly less than those who get to work in private vehicles.

The study, published on thebmj.com, examined more than 15,000 commuters’ body mass index (BMI) scores. The average BMI for men was 28 and the average score for women was 27. According to NHS guidance, those with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight.