Electric Scooters and Sustainable Workforce Mobility
An increasing number of businesses are offering workforce mobility benefits as part of a rising trend to incentivize the use of energy-efficient commuting alternatives.
An increasing number of businesses are offering workforce mobility benefits as part of a rising trend to encourage the use of energy-efficient commuting alternatives. These incentives may include subsidized transit passes, ridesharing coordination, membership to micromobility systems, flexible schedules, work-from-home options, on-demand micro-transit vehicles, payouts for forgoing parking, and even chauffeured shuttles.
In addition, employees will benefit from switching to sustainable mobility alternatives through reduced commuting costs, decreased necessity for car ownership, and time savings from shorter commutes. Meanwhile, employers will have an extra incentive that can give them an advantage when competing for talent, reduced investment for in-house parking, and greater appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Recent studies showed that mobility incentives, such as employee passes and transit subsidies, can allow a company to develop a mass transit ridership system to conserve fuel and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Furthermore, the US Internal Revenue Service recognizes certain types of employer compensation for transit as tax deductibles.
Employers may also present other incentives to employers who commute using sustainable transportation alternatives, such as:
- Commuter Rewards: Georgia College launched its Clean Air Campaign that gifted registered commuters cash, gift certificates, and other valuable items.
- Commuter Gamification: The company can appeal to its workforce’s competitive nature by hosting alternative commuting games.
- Grand Raffle: The company can organize a long-term raffle event. For instance, it may grant employees daily points for using sustainable mobility options. At the end of the year, the points automatically become raffle entries. Make the grand price a high-end green mobility solution like the Flash Motors Infinity X hyperscooter. This cutting-edge electric scooter offers specs that transcend the standard e-scooter, including a top speed of 75 mph and a maximum range of 70 miles.
Telework
COVID-19 has accelerated and is increasing the acceptance of employees working remotely. While some companies have chosen to return to the office or part-time, others are accepting long-term changes to remote work. Offering full-time or part-time messaging can help businesses reduce their employees’ transportation costs and the energy consumption of traveling on their business trips.
Telecommuting also creates new flexibility for employees and can be seen as an advantage in recruiting and retaining competitive employees. These resources can help business decision-makers develop and support remote work opportunities for employees to save fuel.
