Commute with Enterprise
Commute with Enterprise is a ride-sharing program designed to help employers address transportation challenges faced by their workforce. The program provides access to shared vehicles, allowing employees to commute together in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way.
The service is intended to make commuting easier and more efficient, particularly for employees with long or costly commutes. For employers, it offers a way to support staff while addressing retention, recruitment, and sustainability goals.
How the Program Works
Commute with Enterprise focuses on transportation for 4 or more employees sharing a vehicle. Participating employees are organized into small groups and share a vehicle for their daily commute. Vehicles are provided by Enterprise and include options like SUVs, crossovers, or vans, depending on the group’s size and needs.
The program is structured as a monthly rental, and costs are typically shared among the riders, with the option for employers to subsidize part of the expense.
Features and Details
Advantages for Employers
Employers using the program report several benefits:
- Improved Retention and Recruitment: Offering commuting options can make an employer more attractive to current and prospective staff.
- Environmental Impact: Fewer cars on the road mean reduced emissions and less traffic congestion.
- Lower Stress Levels: Group commuting can alleviate the burden of driving every day, allowing employees to arrive at work more relaxed.
Advantages for Employees
- Reduced Transportation Costs for Employees: Sharing rides can significantly lower commuting expenses.
- Offers stability with those with transportation barriers: Creates a safe and reliable alternative to other modes of transportation.
Considerations
- Scheduling / Coordination: Group commuting is best for employees with similar shift hours.
- Geographic Feasibility: Vanpools are formed with employees that live either near each other or along a corridor on the way to the work site.
- Cost Structure: Costs sharing can be flexible and is determined by what is the best practice for the employer along with the employee.
Who Can Benefit?
Commute with Enterprise is particularly suited for businesses located in areas with limited public transportation options or where employees face long commutes. It may also be helpful for companies seeking to meet sustainability goals or looking to enhance their employee benefit packages.
Learn more about the Commute with Enterprise program or by contacting Katie Arbeiter at katie.arbeiter@em.com.