Mondays are hard enough. It’s why there are so many memes and jokes about them. So, the last thing you need is an unexpected event throwing off productivity for the entire week. Just imagine the following:
Scenario #1:
The forecasters are right for once. Not enough to issue a company directed closure, but enough to open the floodgates of employees calling in delays and absences. The result: productivity issues and profit loss.
Scenario #2:
The weather is normal, but you get a call from an employee on the corporate shuttle that they’re uncomfortable with a fellow passenger, and they’re not sure if this extra passenger is an actual employee. They’re worried about their safety, and for good reason.
Scenario #3:
You’re at your desk checking your commuter shuttle app from Leros-to-Point | Royal Coachman Worldwide and you see exactly where your shuttle buses, with an exact GPS ETA for arrival. Additionally, you can see which badges were scanned, and therefore which employees are on each shuttle.
Choosing the Right Corporate Shuttle Transportation Program
Whether you’re in charge of managing your corporate shuttle program or considering the benefits of adding one to your company, there can be challenges in implementing a successful program.
Studies show the benefits of running an employee shuttle program. Companies reduce their carbon footprint, increase employee productivity, and address ongoing parking and maintenance issues. But when setting up a shuttle program for employees, there can be a learning curve in identifying the right fit for your corporation’s needs. Keep the following in mind in your search:
Availability of Vehicles
When setting up your corporate shuttle program, make sure that the transportation provider has a sufficient fleet to cover any unforeseen issues with maintenance break downs or an unexpected surge in demand. If there is a breakdown, how long will a replacement vehicle take to become available, how quickly can it be dispatched, and will it differ from the original vehicle?
Proper Licensing and Maintenance
Vehicles transporting more than eight passengers require special Department of Transportation (DOT) licensing in addition to specially licensed drivers that are CDL certified. Your shuttle transportation provider should provide a DOT number and outline their driver certification program. It’s also a good idea to ask for their maintenance guidelines.
Ability to Administer and Manage Your Program
You should be able to report on employee ridership and track your shuttle vehicles via GPS. What is the shuttle program’s on time performance rate? How do they ensure that only authorized employees are utilizing the shuttle program? The ability to manage this portion of your shuttle program ensures that employees are safe and where they need to be. Equally important, you can proactively measure the ROI of your program.
A well-implemented employee corporate shuttle program reduces commuting stress, increases productivity, and provides tax incentives for your company. Want to learn more about the custom corporate shuttle options offered by Leros Point-to-Point | Royal Coachman Worldwide? Click here for more information and see our special incentives to try a corporate shuttle solution.
