Seattle commuters are ready to save money on commuting and help the environment. The Seattle City Council passed a Commuter Benefits ordinance in October that Councilmember Mike O’Brien said was  “...win-win-win” for commuters, employers and the environment, according to the Seattle Times. Seattle is encouraging its commuters to use mass transit or rideshares over single-car commutes. This will help the city reduce carbon emissions and relieve traffic congestion. The Seattle ordinance will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Though that may seem like a long way off, there’s a lot of planning that needs to be done to ensure you are in compliance.If you work in Human Resources and is responsible for managing the benefits of your company, this article is for you. Here is how commuter benefits will work in Seattle. […]

Commuting in the winter when you live in states that see harsh winters is rough. Even though you are saving on commuting costs with commuter benefits, freezing is no fun.  You need to leave earlier than normal because everyone is clogging up the subway and bus stops are crowded. But the walk to the transit stop is dreadful, so here are some ways to stay warm on those cold commuting days.&nbs […]

Do you want to make more of your morning commute? You can dedicate some time to read if you use public transport to get to work. In this blog post we are going to share some tips to make that happen. […]

Have you ever used UberPool to get to work? If you do it with pre-tax commuter benefits, you save yourself money. […]