Driving Sustainable Transportation

Discover innovative approaches for optimizing bus programs without relying on large fixed budgets, as this blog challenges traditional notions and explores alternative solutions for flexible transport

Zeelo CEO Sam Ryan Stands in Solidarity with the Coach Industry: Advocating for Recognition and Support during National Coach Week

Did you know that according to The World Counts, carbon dioxide emissions in 2019 may have formed a massive ‘CO2 cube’ measuring 30 kilometres on each side?

As the UK starts to open up to some kind of new normal, we’re left to ponder how much of the old world do we want back and what of the past year do we want to keep hold of?

We estimate that there are nearly one thousand schools in the United Kingdom providing home to school transport services within the independent education sector alone.

We at Zeelo have a mission – to make life better by providing better access to transportation. People can benefit from better access to transportation, better access to work improves social mobility

As of 2020, there were more than 15 million podcast listeners in the UK. People enjoy podcasts on their commute, while out and about walking or simply as a way to unwind.

Zeelo, the bus platform for organisations has warmly welcomed the recent £3 Billion Bus Strategy Announcement set out by the Government.

How can your business make a positive environmental change? A study by Unilever highlighted 33% of customers choose to buy from companies they believe are having a social or environmental impact.

We couldn’t be more honoured than we are today to be able to announce that Zeelo’s co-founder Sam Ryan has won the coveted European CEO of the Year 2023 Award in the sustainable mobility industry!

Employee well-being is vital for the success and future growth of any company. Here we explore how transport can be used to achieve maximum staff retention, mental health and well-being.

Brexit and a global pandemic have served as catalysts for shifting employee mindsets around recruitment and employment, creating challenges for recruiters who find themselves navigating new trends

With the increasing concern around air pollution and its impact on children's health, it's important that we take a proactive approach to creating cleaner and safer environments for our students.

With a general increase in the cost of living, rising levels of inflation and climbing fuel prices, can schools really afford to ignore the true costs associated with the provision of transportation?

South Africa’s appeal of low labor costs and a large workforce of educated English speakers has positioned the country as a lucrative hub for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).

Access to transportation is a critical factor in employment opportunities in the United States. This challenge has far-reaching implications, impacting economic growth and job competitiveness

To stay competitive and meet the changing needs of their workforce, companies are investing in transportation solutions. But what does that look like in practice?

With the increasing cost of gas and maintenance, offering shuttle services can make a significant impact on the lives of employees. Read on to learn why you should implement employee shuttle services

At Zeelo, we encourage a culture where people work smart, move fast, and work together. Over the next few months, we are going to hear from some of our team from across all areas of the business.

Congestion around business sites and schools is a huge issue. Not only are traffic jams an inconvenience for employees, parents and children – they also add unnecessary time onto existing journeys.

Zeelo has seen a surge in EV usage as our customers focus on ESG and sustainability objectives. By the close of 2022, EVs comprised 5% of Zeelo's services and we’re targeting 15% by the end of 2023.

An alternative to the long daily commute, tech-enabled shared transport solutions allow employees to share trips to work with colleagues who are travelling in the same direction, to the same place.

At Zeelo, we encourage a culture where people work smart, move fast, and work together. Over the next few months, we are going to hear from some of our team from across all areas of the business

It’s an exciting time for Zeelo, with wonderful new opportunities on the horizon; and we are hard at work, driving our Net-Zero strategy and goal of fulfilling over 8,000,000 journeys on EV buses

We are excited to announce an exciting and innovative new partnership with the international EV fleet and battery storage specialist Zenobē in a concerted effort to advance bus fleet electrification.

Schools must realise how crucial it is to ensure that safety and welfare rules are followed while providing transportation services; many students use a bus to get to and from school each day.

Thank you to Alice Lane, one of our Senior Operations Managers at Zeelo for taking us through how we cultivate and sustain such fantastic relationships with our operator partners.

For any business, the health and well-being of employees should be a top priority. One way to promote good health in the workplace is to provide staff transport solutions.

Thank you to Tom Kinsey, one of our Senior Operations Managers at Zeelo for taking us through how we cultivate and sustain such fantastic relationships with our operator partners.

Employers offering benefits to employees that include “flexible transportation” have seen a rise in the number of requests for the perk, underlining how important a good transportation system is.

Zeelo’s ESG Strategy is to drive the transition towards net zero-bus transport in the United Kingdom by 2030, Dwight School has become the first independent school to offer an electric bus transport

At Zeelo, we encourage a culture where people work smart, move fast, and work together. Over the next few months, we are going to hear from some of our amazing team who are driving our success

We cannot deny that the landscape of the conventional day-to-day work environment has changed quite drastically over the last few years. Businesses navigate what has become known as the new normal.

There are a number of ways in which governments and businesses are trying to address the issue of Social and Labour mobility and Zeelo the smart transportation business is one of them.

Thank you to Sophia Gale, one of our Customer Success Managers in the education team for explaining how we cultivate such fantastic relationships with our schools.

To date, more than 7,500 organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, including businesses and charities nationwide and we are immensely proud to add our name and support today.

Later this quarter, Zeelo will deploy the UK’s first fully-electric commuter bus (coach) services in partnership with our employer, school and operator partners.

In these testing times, we are all encouraged to avoid public transport as much as we can. However, this is not always an option for those employees who need to travel to and from work each day.

2023 was a year of market volatility and challenges for businesses across the globe. For Zeelo, it was a year of growth and progress.

Don’t avoid public transport – this is our opportunity to reinvent it Social distancing and public transport don’t sit well together. Before the pandemic, London saw around 10 million journeys taken.

There’s been a lot of challenges of late; whether it be the labour shortage, supply chain issues, fuel price hikes or the cost of living crisis.

We’re supporting our network of 200 bus & coach operators to transition all Zeelo bus journeys to 100% electric fleets by 2030.

Keeping your employees happy makes for a more productive workforce. But did you know that losing your best staff can cost you a lot of money?

Zeeride has arrived – the platform for operators to bring their services online in just a few clicks Until now, the digital customer experience provided by coach and bus operators has lagged behind

What really attracts potential employees to a business? Employee perks can make a big difference in how happy staff are in their role, how hard they work and how your business is seen.

Does reopening schools safely start with the school bus? COVID-19 has had a significant impact on everyone. No matter the industry or walk of life, the virus has touched us all.

Smart Bus Company Launches New Service to Help Deal with the Peak leading up to Christmas Zeelo, the smart bus company, has launched a flexible peak service to help distribution companies

One of the biggest factors affecting our environment today is the emissions from vehicles on the roads. In Great Britain alone, between 1990 and 2018 road traffic increased by 29%

World Environment Day; a global platform for inspiring positive and actionable change around the world. Take a look at how we are championing sustainability here at Zeelo.

Low ridership rates on public transportation are leading many transport operators, local authorities and government departments to looking at various strategies designed to increase rider numbers.

Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 9th – 15th May 2022) focused on the increasing number of isolated communities and feelings of loneliness and the importance of mental health awareness.

Learn more about public transportation deserts—areas with minimal access to public transit—that are presenting a unique challenge for companies looking to recruit and retain staff.

The shock of Covid-19 lockdowns hit the world’s urban transportation systems like a heart attack. As the discussion now turns to how we reopen the economy, we should not expect a quick recovery.

Public transit in South Africa is predominantly made up of three major modes of transportation; Buses, Trains and Minibus Taxis, forming an integral part of the country’s social framework.

April 22nd is World Earth Day, a day when millions around the world do their bit to show Planet Earth some love. Since the inaugural Earth Day in 1970, it has grown to become a worldwide phenomenon.

Growing admissions with a convenient home-to-school transport service For busy parents deciding on a school, transport is an important consideration.

Cape Town is known for its beautiful oceans, majestic Winelands – and, unfortunately, also for its bad traffic and parking pressures. And it’s sadly not getting better any time soon.

London-based car and courier service Addison Lee has partnered with coach platform Zeelo to deliver a combined offering; providing safe transport and reliable logistics to support hospitals

Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR for short means carrying out business activities in an ethical manner. It takes into account the social, economic and environmental impact of the businesses.

We’re now in a world where free lunches, unlimited holiday days and complimentary subscriptions to apps such as Headspace are becoming the norm. Learn here how to become a competitive player.

Let’s face it, not every office is easy to get to and office space can be really expensive, especially in city centres. If your business needs space, the cost for an office in the city can rise

When your staff are underperforming it can really cost your business. The UK economy loses £73 billion a year in lost productivity, that’s a lot of money being wasted!

Parking takes time and effort so a little helping hand from technology can be a welcome addition. According to the British Parking Association, drivers spend up to 4 days a year looking for parking.

With growing concerns around exhaust fume pollution and carbon emissions, personal cars are becoming a big topic of controversy with the battle between sustainability and comfort.

Providing the right facilities for your employees is expensive, especially when you take into account parking costs. Most businesses try to find a location that allows for adequate parking...

Parking spaces are expensive. Whether it’s paying for the land itself, local charges or the upkeep and maintenance, the cost of providing parking spaces for employees can really mount up

Even as time goes by, it’s likely the global pandemic will leave a lasting impact on working lives, from second thoughts about public transport to finding new and inventive ways to go about commuting.

Learn 9 Ways to Reduce Your Workplace Carbon Footprint In 2019! Did you know that the UK business and transport sectors accounted for 52% of carbon dioxide emissions?

Over the past few weeks, Zeelo has been working closely with companies such as Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Avara Foods, and Argos to ensure the safe transport of their key workers to and from work every day.

Have you ever thought about your vehicle emissions and how polluting your own personal car actually is? When you look at the facts, its quite scary how much air pollution is caused by personal cars

In a world where you can go down a slide to get your free lunch from the cafeteria or enjoy a nice yoga class pre-early morning meetings, our 21st-century working environment is ever-changing.

Global warming is nothing new, however every day it is a growing concern and everyone is being encouraged to think about their impact on the world around them.

Over 100 employees at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Rugby have signed up to a new commuter scheme, thanks to an innovative new partnership with staff transport provider, Zeelo

Running a business is costly, even just keeping the building up to standard and providing the right facilities for staff. Here are five ideas to help reduce your facilities cost.

Parking issues are common throughout South Africa, from the commercial sector to residential areas. Cities draw an influx of citizens and tourists each year, fuelling a shortage of parking

Oh, the daily commute…arguably the most difficult part of any employee’s day. If you ask your colleague about their drive to work, you’ll most likely get negative responses. No one enjoys wasting time

Do you feel that staff are arriving stressed to work in the mornings If so, there are many reasons why your staff could be feeling under pressure, but an important one to consider is the daily commute

There are now more cars per household than ever, meaning that the number of car parking spaces has only been increasing. Out of 10 European cities, London came 4th in terms of space taken by carparks

How much do you value your employees? When you think about the time, effort and money you’ve invested in each member of staff, you’ll realise they are much more valuable to you than you may think.

With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare, food, utility and critical logistic teams across the UK and SA are being tested like never before.

Every workplace environment can get stressful sometimes. The stress can manifest in your employees in different ways and having an understanding of where it comes from is crucial in order to combat it

Zeelo is very excited to have been nominated for an award at the 2019 TRANStech Awards. The TRANStech Awards recognise people and organisations designing and using technology to improve transport.

Our drivers and operators are what make Zeelo so great. We couldn’t function without them. We have thousands of happy customers and the vast majority of them tell us how great the drivers are.

Zeelo is the smart bus platform for organizations. We design, manage and optimize transportation programs to help our clients achieve their goals. We transport thousands of people to work

Parking can be really expensive, especially if you need to find secure and reliable parking every day. It can amount to a large proportion of your salary and cost you time too.

We all know commuting can be stressful, especially when you are driving long distances and are often stuck in traffic. According to a study, every extra minute spent commuting reduces job satisfaction

Do you have good friends at work? People often think employees being too friendly with each other slows down productivity, however, it is actually the opposite.

With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus becoming an increasing concern we wanted to reassure riders that we are taking measures to ensure the prevention of the disease spreading on our services.

Travel shouldn’t be an inconvenience, nor should it be a break in the day. It should be working faster, better, seamlessly. And we certainly shouldn’t be spending hours each day stuck behind the wheel

If you live in the city or work out at a business park and are a working adult, you’ll know there are few things as tedious as catching public transport to and from your workplace each day.