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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 to the mobility and earning potential of workers along with supporting the environment. The following articles will give relevant insight into what goes into the provision of employee transportation and why such an experience is so crucial amidst today's socio-economic upheaval.

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Overcoming Employee Resistance to Returning to the Office

Discover effective strategies to address employee resistance and smoothly transition back to the office post-COVID, balancing business needs with well-being

Why Shuttle Services Are Key to Employee Recruitment and Retention

Discover how shuttle services can enhance employee recruitment and retention by reducing commute stress, improving satisfaction, and expanding your talent pool

Efficient Shuttle Management: Streamlining Employee Transportation with Zeelo

Streamline employee transportation with Zeelo's efficient shuttle management, offering data-driven route optimization, real-time tracking, cost savings, and scalability.

Data-Driven Shuttle Services for Optimized Workforce Transportation

Optimize workforce transportation with data-driven shuttle services, reducing costs, improving punctuality, and enhancing employee satisfaction with smarter routing solutions

End-to-End Transportation Solutions for Seamless Commutes

Discover how end-to-end transportation solutions enhance employee satisfaction, improve retention, and streamline business operations with seamless commutes

How Reliable Worker Transport Can Positively Impact Employee Absenteeism

This article explores how reliable worker transport can positively impact employee absenteeism and why it should be a priority for companies.

How Business Transport Reduces Parking Infrastructure Needs

Did you know that the median construction cost for a new parking structure is $27,900 per space, or $83.21 per square foot; an 8.6% increase over 2021, when the median cost was $25,700 per space.

How to Launch a Successful Corporate Vanpool Program

Learn how to launch a successful corporate vanpool program to enhance employee commuting, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals

Seasonal Staff Shuttle Solutions for Peak Demand

This blog will explore some of the various shuttle services available to Zeelo clients designed to meet the demands of your seasonal rush.

How to Manage Employee Transport During Peak Season

In this blog we are going to explore the trade-offs between in-house transport management and outsourcing to companies like Zeelo, highlighting the benefits of each approach during your busiest months

Bus Shuttle Services: Bridging the Gap Between Home and Work

In the quest for a more efficient and less stressful commute, bus shuttle services have emerged as a viable solution, effectively bridging the gap between home and work.

Should I Be Providing Transport for My Employees?

Discover the benefits of providing transportation for employees, from reducing stress to boosting retention. Learn how your business can thrive with Zeelo's transportation solutions.

The Advantages of Outsourcing Your Business Transportation Needs

Imagine the relief of transferring the complex logistics and constant troubleshooting of business transportation to a dedicated provider, freeing up valuable time and resources.

Zeelo Opens The Tesco “Red Door” To Staff Transportation

Zeelo's partnership with Tesco has not only revolutionised the way employees commute to work but has also set a benchmark for sustainable, employee-centric initiatives in the retail industry.

Upgrade Your Vanpool to Zeelo’s Fully Managed Shuttles

In this article, we will explore how Zeelo’s employee shuttle programs offer distinct advantages over traditional vanpooling in the US, providing a hassle-free, cost-effective, commuting option

Who Benefits from an Employee Transport Service?

Employee transport services are becoming an essential part of modern business operations, offering numerous benefits to employers, employees, and the environment.

What is a Corporate Shuttle?

This blog explores the growing trend of corporate shuttle services as a tool for increasing employee satisfaction and productivity in the corporate workplace.

How To Know If You Are Choosing the Right Corporate Transport Provider

Corporate transport might not always be at the top of your mind, but it's a critical (and oft overlooked) component that can significantly impact both your operations and brands reputation.

The Impact Of A Corporate Shuttle On Employee Satisfaction

In a world where every minute counts, companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.

Why Does Your Organization Need Corporate Transportation?

Whether you realize it or not, transportation (namely, the movement of employees to and from their place of work) can often play an integral part of your organization's trajectory.

5 Things To Consider When Planning An Employee Transportation Investment

Employee transportation is an often overlooked yet vital component of business operations that significantly influences productivity and employee satisfaction.

Can Corporate Transport Add Value to Industrial Properties?

Are you a real estate investment trust (REIT) seeking strategies to retain tenants? Pioneering companies such as Zeelo are leading the way by providing fully-managed shuttle services

Staff Transportation Solutions For The Mind, Body and Soul

The blog discusses the transformative benefits of shared staff transportation, specifically focusing on the mental, physical, and environmental well-being of commuters.

5 Companies Offering Shared Transport & Why You Should Join

We are going to look at five companies that are already offering shared transport solutions and why you should consider doing the same.

8 Reasons Why You Need Corporate Transport Services Now

This blog discusses the importance of incorporating a corporate transportation service, particularly focusing on how Zeelo can address various organizational needs.

What is a Staff Shuttle Service?

The blog delves into the growing trend of staff shuttle services as a strategic solution for enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity in the corporate landscape.

Seamless Commutes: Exploring The Benefits of Staff Shuttle Services

In this blog, we will delve into the myriad benefits of staff transportation services and how they contribute to seamless commutes for your workforce.

Navigating Peaks & Troughs: How Zeelo Supports Your Team's Busiest Months

This blog explores how Zeelo serves clients with peak requirements but also supports businesses with varied shift times, including late-night and out-of-hours shuttles when public transport is lacking

Manufacturing Success With Staff Shuttles

In the world of manufacturing, where efficiency and precision are paramount, the workforce forms the backbone of success. One often overlooked factor in the equation of productivity is staff transport

Prioritizing Productivity: How Zeelo Helps Businesses Reclaim Time

Managing in-house staff transportation services has become a Pandora's box of administrative challenges as companies compete with the fallout of covid and unreliability of public transportation

5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs An Employee Shuttle Service

Discover how implementing an employee shuttle service can transform your business in ways you never imagined. Beyond mere transportation, this strategic move showcases your commitment to your staff

Peak Transportation, Your Next Stop!

This blog post discusses the benefits of providing employee transportation, particularly during busy peak seasons for businesses.

Staff Transport’s Role in Restoring Workplace Dynamics

While remote work has become the norm for many, companies are now reevaluating the vital role that staff transport plays in fostering collaboration, employee well-being, and overall workplace dynamics

Efficient Routes And Budget-Friendly Commutes

As businesses navigate the return to in-person work, finding ways to optimize cost savings is crucial. Staff transportation is an area ripe for potential savings, and Zeelo is here to help.

Enterprise Solutions for Shuttle-Based Employee Transport

In this enlightening article, written by our very own Moritz Schlenzig, we will delve into the complexities faced by businesses and shine a spotlight on potential solutions in the area of transport

How can Zeelo reduce CO2 in your organisation?

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?

Top 7 podcasts to listen to on your commute

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.

How your business can positively impact environmental change

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.

Driving Success in the Global BPO Industry

The United States has emerged as a key player in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, leveraging its diverse and highly skilled workforce to attract global clients.

Transport's Role in Improving US Employment Opportunities

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

5 US Companies Leading with Employee Transport Solutions

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?

Cost of Turnover: How Replacing Staff Hurts Your Business

This blog will discuss the direct costs associated with recruitment and indirect costs, such as lost productivity exploring how employee shuttle services can help improve retention strategies.

Don’t Avoid Public Transport – This Is Our Opportunity To Reinvent It

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.

How Public Transportation Deserts Are Hindering Staff Retention

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.

Public Transport’s Covid-19 Capacity Crunch

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.

The Current State Of Public Transportation In South Africa

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.

Parking Pressures in Cape Town

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.

Zeelo x Addison Lee Aid Hospitals & Workers During Covid-19

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

Your Office Can Always Be In The Right Location

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

5 Tips To Leveraging Technology To Improve Parking For Your Employees

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.

Overcoming Employee Parking Problems

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...

How Subsidized Transport is Cutting Employee Parking Costs

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

How has Coronavirus affected parking issues?

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.

Prologis Leads Sustainable Commuting with Zeelo Partnership

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

5 Ways to Reduce your Facilities Costs

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.

The Growing Concern About Parking Issues And Congestion in South African Cities

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

How Driving to Work Impacts Employee Productivity

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

Why Long Commutes Are Taking Their Toll on Your Employees

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

Car Parking Costs – How Do They Affect You?

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

Zeelo Launches Commutes for Essential Workers Amid Covid-19

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.

Reducing Employee Stress in The Workplace

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

Why Your Business Needs Zeelo!

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

Top 5 Tips To Save Money On Your Parking Space

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.

Zeelo’s Approach To The Coronavirus

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.

Ride-Sharing to Work: The Pros and Cons

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.

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