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Commute

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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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.

How Corporate Transportation Programs Can Add Value To Your 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 Already Offering Shared Transport Solutions And Why You Should Be Joining Their Ranks?

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 Your Organization Might Just Need A Corporate Transportation Service

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.

Beyond Remote: Exploring The Role Of Staff Transport 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.

Driving Forward With Enterprise Solutions For Shuttle-Based Employee Transportation

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 The Success Of The South African BPO Industry

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).

Breaking Down Barriers: The Impact of Transportation On Employment Opportunities In The US

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

From Commute to Competitive Edge: 5 US Companies Leading the Way with Employee Transportation 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?

The Hidden Cost of Employee Turnover: How Replacing One Employee Can Impact Your Bottom Line

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

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.

Addison Lee And Zeelo Join Forces To Help London’s Hospitals And Healthcare Workers Beat Coronavirus

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...

Why Subsidising New Transport Solutions For Your Employees Can Solve Your 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 The Way In Sustainable Commuting Service In Partnership With Zeelo

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

Why Driving To Work Is Reducing Employee Productivity And What You Can Do About It

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 Critical-worker Commute Offering To Help Essential Service Providers Beat Coronavirus

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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