The  daily commute has been radically transformed in the last few years by the surge in remote and hybrid work, aided by the widespread adoption of collaboration tools. As workforces adapt to these changes, it’s essential to reconsider how businesses approach commuting for their employees. 

The Commute Crisis 

Over 130 million Americans drive to work each day, with most traveling alone. This reliance on personal vehicles has negative effects on individuals and the environment. On average, commuters spend $37.41 weekly on fuel, along with vehicle maintenance costs. Bad commutes also take a toll on employee well-being and productivity. In fact, a stressful commute is the second-most important factor in determining employee engagement in the workplace.

Transportation, and especially individual car use, ranks as the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Public transportation, biking, and walking can be sustainable alternatives, but lack of accessibility or appeal often limit their adoption. For many, commuting is a necessary burden, but it doesn't have to be this way.

A New Approach to Commuting

For companies that need their employees on-site, improving commuting should be seen as an opportunity to enhance employee satisfaction, increase engagement, and reduce emissions. Commuter benefits are a powerful tool in achieving these goals, and Fleet can help maximize their potential.

Fleet offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies commuter benefits management, streamlining HR processes and driving significant cost savings. By partnering with Fleet, businesses can:

By partnering with Fleet, companies can:

• Drive cost savings: Employees save up to $2,000 per year through our AI-enabled platform while employers save $550 per employee annually. 
• Use commuter benefits and comply with mandates: Ensure your company meets local and federal commuter benefit regulations with ease. With Fleet, employers can automatically track every dollar spent, block unauthorized actions with customizable guardrails, stay within city, state, and federal IRS limits, and streamline reporting with a central dashboard.
• Attract and retain top talent: Offering competitive commuter benefits demonstrates a commitment to employee well-being. Fleet customers see an 80% morale boost from enrolled employees when given flexible choices to allocate commuter benefits between various modes of sustainable mobility.
• Enhance sustainability: Reduce your company's environmental impact by encouraging employees to choose sustainable mobility options. Public transportation can reduce up to 2.2 tons of carbon emissions annually per individual while carpooling can reduce up to 1 ton.

Providing commuter benefits can be a valuable piece of a successful strategy to enhance employee satisfaction, minimize environmental impact, and adapt to the changing workplace. Let's redefine the commute together. Contact Fleet today to unlock the power of commuter benefits.

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