Research shows people are more likely to carpool or vanpool with someone they know, and contact someone they do not know if they have a common work setting. Recruitment and Retention With low unemployment rates, businesses need workers. Including a UTA Rideshare program broadens your company s appeal. In the long run, this saves your company money since recruitment, hiring, and training is a major expense. Improved Productivity Driving alone to work in congested traffic is stressful.
Stress reduces work productivity.
In addition, carpools and vanpools are also more reliable modes of travel than driving alone. This means less tardiness and fewer absences caused by car trouble and other personal auto emergencies. If your company lacks adequate parking for staff or customers, a UTA Rideshare program can help. An aggressive UTA Rideshare program can free up additional land and save money on parking maintenance, as well as land acquisition. Traffic Management Companies that need to operate on an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday schedule are major contributors to traffic congestion.