Commuter Benefits Administrator, Clarity Benefit Solutions, Shares Five Ways to Reduce Commuter Costs

NEW YORK, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Commuter benefits administrator, Clarity Benefit Solutions, shares five ways to reduce commuter costs.

There are so many factors that come into play when it comes to the daily work commute. Here are some ways employees can reduce those costs to not only increase their take-home pay, but also to realize better health and happiness—thus increasing workplace productivity.

1. Improve gas mileage. While owning a fuel-efficient car is an obvious way to save money, there are additional driving decisions that can be made to further stretch gas mileage. Left turns waste gas while idling and waiting to turn against traffic. Regularly maintaining a car by making sure the tires are properly inflated and reducing weight in the car can also improve gas mileage. Try not to drive during rush hour traffic so gas is not wasted by idling in congested traffic.
2. Share the ride. Ridesharing allows employees to split driving duties and expenses by at least half—depending on the number of people who carpool. It also allows employees to save on gas and parking fees as well as reduce wear and tear on their vehicles.
3. Take public transportation. This is another effective way to reduce commuting costs while keeping the mileage down on vehicles. Plus, employees can use commuting time to catch up on work or prepare for a meeting.
4. Work remotely. Telecommuting saves money in the form of not having to pay for gas, tolls, and wear and tear on a car. Plus, it is a huge timesaver and can result in more employee productivity since they won't be sitting in rush-hour traffic.
5. Look into transportation benefits. Forward-thinking employers offer their employees a commuter benefits plan—which features advantages for employers and employees alike. Originally established to foster the use of public transportation, commuter benefits permit employers and employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for an array of commuting expenses in the following ways: a pre-tax, employee-paid payroll deduction; a tax-free, employee-paid subsidy; or a combination of both methods. Commuter benefits can be used to pay for many forms of pre-tax transportation, such as transit, ride sharing, and car- and van-pooling—and will also cover parking benefits.

About Clarity Benefit Solutions: Clarity Benefit Solutions provides technology that makes the health insurance plan selection process fast, easy, and straightforward. For over two decades, we have provided clients with industry-leading technology, compliance, and exceptional customer service. Our offering is designed to save time and lower the costs of managing benefits while also promoting employee self-service and automated ACA compliance.

Media Contact: Calvin Clark, Clarity Benefit Solutions, 732-428-8272, [email protected]

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