How much does a corporate shuttle service cost

How much would a corporate shuttle service set you back?

This is a difficult question to answer; given the variables at play when calculating the cost of a service. It’s really dependent on the size, duration and length of the service that determines the cost. A 12 seater minibus running various shift patterns over the course of three days would be significantly less expensive than a 52 seat motorcoach running concurrent shifts over the space of a week. That being said, we can make some educated calculations based around a “typical” three shift requirement:

US Corporate Shuttle Costs:

• 16 seats = $450-$600p/d
• 29 seats = $500-$650p/d
• 49 seats = $550-$750/d

UK Corporate Shuttle Costs:

• 16 seats = £370-£490p/d
  29 seats = £400-£525p/d
  49 seats = £450-£580p/d

‍Factors that impact corporate shuttle costs

There are a host of factors to consider when choosing a corporate shuttle service. Making sure that such a cost aligns with your business needs will help you get the most accurate pricing to compare and calculate ROI. The main factors that will determine the cost of a corporate shuttle service are:

Duration and frequency of service - how often and how far does the corporate shuttle need to be running?

‍Occupancy - how many riders do you anticipate will be using the service?

‍What does it cost to launch a corporate shuttle service?

Launching a corporate shuttle service (if procuring it independently) will include both upfront and ongoing costs, with a need to budget for the following key components:

‍Fleet Procurement: Generally, larger or specialized vehicles (e.g., electric shuttles) will incur higher acquisition or leasing costs.

‍Route Planning/Optimization: Custom routing adds complications, perhaps obligating some technological investment in live tracking and real-time corrections.

‍Service Management: Fully managed services; that is, including driver support, fleet maintenance, and compliance: Quite useful in terms of streamlining operations and the right items solved, but internal costs might be increased a little.

‍Technology Integration: Internet service, online booking systems, and rider tracking could add to the experience of riding but probably add to the developer's costs.

How to measure the ROI of a corporate shuttle?

Calculating the return on investment for a corporate shuttle service can seem like a daunting prospect. But it’s important to consider its impact when evaluating your choices. While the service might seem like another overhead, there are some returns that go above and beyond financial consideration.

‍Productivity - Employees with access to reliable transport for their daily commute can arrive at work on time, stress free and better equipped to increase workplace productivity.

‍Absenteeism - Shuttle services can address key commuting barriers and ensure that your workforce can reliably and consistently get to work, particularly in lieu of a less than reliable public transportation network.

‍Cost savings - For your employees, significantly reduced commuting expenses can support those suffering from financial hardships. For the business, lower recruitment and training expenses incurred from poor retention of employees.

‍Centralisation - Shuttle services are a predictable solution for managing employee transportation across multiple locations.

‍Sustainability - Corporate shuttles align with CSR goals or sustainability targets by reducing the number of single occupancy vehicles on the road; lowering scope 3 emissions and supporting reduced congestion and improved air quality.

Key features to consider in a corporate shuttle

When sourcing a corporate shuttle service provider, it’s important to prioritize features that align with your needs and that can maximize impact. Consider the following:

‍Scalability - ensuring the service can expand and grow to suit workforce growth or changes in shift patterns; with a fleet of vehicles able to accommodate any change in demand.

‍Live Tracking - ensuring an optimal rider experience with monitoring and transparency. Live tracking has become both the norm and expectation in transportation

‍Reporting - ensuring that the evolution of a service comes from robust data and  informed decision making; tracking service performance, sustainability metrics and occupancy levels.

‍Tailored Routing - customising routes can ensure that your employees reach work efficiently, allowing for specific collection points (if opting for a full home to work service), or alignment with multiple shift patterns (if running a last mile/ park and ride style service)

Choosing the right corporate shuttle service

Finding the right corporate shuttle service will involve aligning your business needs with what the transport provider can offer. With that in mind, be sure to consider the following:

‍Experience and expertise: Be sure to partner with a provider that can understand your industry’s needs and requirements; fully supporting your business with up to date insight and know-how.

‍Technology Integration: Transport providers who fail to embrace technology run the risk of falling behind their competitors. Service providers that leverage advanced tools for routing, tracking and reporting show a forward thinking approach that demonstrates a commitment to service excellence and evolution.

‍Cost-efficacy: Evaluate the total cost of vehicle ownership, including fuel, maintenance, and management fees, or consider what the cost of outsourcing could be.A corporate shuttle service, like those powered by Zeelo, becomes more than just another mode of transportation, but an investment in your workforce and business success.

Zeelo’s tailored transportation solutions have the knock on effect of improving site accessibility, boosting employee satisfaction, reducing absenteeism, all the while driving significant cost savings; for both employer and employee. With advanced routing technology, adaptability at scale and a second-to-none support infrastructure, Zeelo ensures that your organization benefits from reliable, trusted and efficient transportation that delivers measurable, and impactful results. So why not let us help you to design a service that drives your workforce forward (quite literally)!