Commuter Benefit Program
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The Rideshare Company's easy commute is an all-inclusive commuter benefits and incentives program that goes a long way with employees!
A fully managed commuter benefits program on the market, easy commute takes the hassle out of setting up and maintaining a company-wide commute initiative.
We do all the work for you, including:
- Carpool/Vanpool formation – Our ridematching tool simplifies and encourages the formation of employer carpools and vanpools.
- Marketing to employees – Through ongoing support and monthly monitoring, we continually increase ridesharing by promoting and educating employees across all modes of commuter transportation.
- Commute tracking – Use our commute calendar for tracking commuting activities and incentives.
- Incentive management – An effective rewards incentive program designed to foster continued and increased use of shared commuting options.
- Detailed reporting – Participation, incentive and environmental impact reports are provided regularly.
- Ongoing education & support – Monitored participation, facilitated target marketing campaigns and comprehensive customer experience via phone, email and web.
- Environmental statistics – Calculated program environmental impacts, both by participant and company-wide, with statistics including reduced vehicle miles, vehicle trips, gasoline consumption, CO2 emissions and commute mode percentages and vehicle cost savings.
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“We found easy commute to be the only one of its kind in the US which was a truly turnkey solution.”
What is an employer commuter benefits program?
An employer commuter benefits program is a company-sponsored initiative that helps employees use carpools, vanpools, transit, or other shared commute options instead of driving alone. Our easy commute program is fully managed and built around a custom employee portal where staff can enroll, log on trips, and see real-time impact.
What are commuter benefits for employees?
Commuter benefits for employees can help reduce the cost and stress of getting to and from work while giving employers an opportunity to address transportation and sustainability goals. Easy Commute helps employees find alternative commuting options while providing employers with the tools and support to manage participation and measure results
How can a commuter benefit program help reduce parking demand?
A commuter benefit program can encourage employees to use alternatives to driving alone, including carpooling and vanpooling. When more employees share rides, fewer vehicles may need to travel to and park at the workplace. Easy Commute provides the tools, and support employers need to encourage shared commuting and track its impact.
Can commuter benefits help reduce employee commuting costs?
Yes. Carpooling, vanpooling, and other alternatives to driving alone can help employees reduce expenses associated with fuel, vehicle maintenance, parking, and other commuting costs. A commuter benefit program can make these alternatives easier for employees to find and use. Use our commuter calculator to see how much you spend driving alone.
How can employers measure the impact of a commuter benefit program?
Employers can track participation and evaluate outcomes such as vehicle trips, vehicle miles travel, fuel consumption, estimated commuting savings, and environmental impact. Our easy commute program provides tracking and reporting tools that help employers measure the results of their commuter program.
Is Easy Commute scalable for large employers?
Easy Commute is designed to provide a centralized solution for organizations that need to manage commuter programs across their employee population. The platform combines the tools and ongoing support needed to manage employee engagement, commuting activity, incentives, and reporting in one program.
How can employers encourage employees to participate in commuter benefits?
Successful participation typically requires more than simply making a program available. Employee education, ongoing outreach, incentives, convenient tools, and clear communication can help increase awareness and engagement. Our easy commute program combines these elements with ongoing program support.
Does an employer have to manage a commuter program internally?
We pride ourselves in being the only fully managed commuter program where employers don’t need to manage it at all. A turnkey commuter benefit program can provide the technology, employee support, program management, incentives, reporting, and ongoing engagement needed to operate the program. Easy Commute brings these components together, so employers do not have to coordinate multiple tools and providers.
Can a commuter benefit program support an employer’s sustainability goals?
Yes. Encouraging employees to share rides or use alternative transportation can help reduce vehicle trips, vehicle miles traveled, fuel consumption, and transportation-related emissions. Easy Commute gives employers tools to support participation and track environmental impacts as part of a broader sustainability strategy.
Can a commuter benefit program support employees across multiple locations?
Yes. Easy Commute can provide a centralized commuter program for organizations with employees across multiple locations. A comprehensive solution can give employees access to consistent resources and tools while allowing the employer to manage the program and monitor results across its organization.