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>Make the full cost of driving salient for employees The problem that I usually see when someone brings up this idea is that the employee's "cost" is ignored.
by 5555624 7y ago
>Make the full cost of driving salient for employees
The problem that I usually see when someone brings up this idea is that the employee's "cost" is ignored. I used to live in the Washington, D.C. area, where I could walk or take the bus to the subway. One way, the total time was 30 minutes longer than driving. Between the cost of the subway and my time, it was cheaper to drive.
For 18 years, I commuted year-round by bike, rather than drive. It took as long as the bus-subway combination from my last apartment. While it took more time, I did not have to pay for gas and my maintenance costs were minimal.
- samatman 7y agoTo some reasonable limit, it's appropriate to budget time on a bike as 'free'. Most people don't get as much exercise as they should; time spent biking should be considered as saving free time one would otherwise spend getting exercise.
- nrp 7y agoYou could even call it a negative cost for the potential savings on health care from getting regular cardio exercise! Give employees a discount on health insurance costs if they bike or walk to work.
- Frost1x 7y agoCold and hot conditions in certain climates makes this even more challenging. An on premise shower and storage area for clothing would make it a bit more feasible. There's also the inherent risks of cycling around careless drivers. With a car, in out money in an accident. On a bicycle I can be out things money cant replace.