The 4 Ts of Commute Alternatives
U.S. consumers spend a staggering amount of money and time commuting – an average of $2,600 and over 200 hours per year according to the latest survey by Citi*. Compounding the rising frustration and costs, more than 77% still prefer to use their own car.
The study also hits on the rise of “Mega Commutes,” showing commuters are spending more and more time on the road: New York (74 minutes), Chicago (64 minutes), San Francisco (56 minutes) and Los Angeles (55 minutes). With these factors trickling over to work/life balance, job satisfaction and wellness, employers in the hardest-hit regions are taking proactive steps to make commutes easier for their workforce. As John Markoff and Conor Dougherty noted in the New York Times, companies are expanding commute alternatives, and specifically adding long-distance private commuter shuttles and shorter regional shuttles that bridge the gap between their facilities and public transit hubs.
WeDriveU shuttle clients like those mentioned in the article tell us these “4 Ts” are behind the demand for Commute Alternative perks at their companies:
- Reduce TRAFFIC congestion: Eliminate single occupancy vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Eliminate TIME wasted in traffic: Give employees a way to be productive (or chill) in comfort between home and work.
- Compete for TALENT: Next to pay, commute alternatives are a valued perk for recruiting/retention.
- Link workplaces to public TRANSIT: Increase utilization and employee commute options.
Learn more about WeDriveU Commute Alternatives or contact us to learn how easy it is to roll out a similar program for your organization.
