Returning to the workplace
Covid19 & Commuting
With the Stay-At-Home order due to end shortly, thousands of employees will return to their place of work. However, with social distancing measures set to remain for some time yet, some employees will be concerned about how they will commute to work. Public transport with its crowded buses and trains will make social distancing difficult. Travel by private car is not always a feasible, and car sharing not acceptable.
Active travel is one solution (walking and cycling). However, this may not be suitable for many people. Distance and access to a suitable bike might form a barrier and become an issue.
Employers can offer the Cycle to Work Scheme which gives savings of 32–47% on any new bike, including E-bikes, cargo bikes and specialist cycles for those with mobility issues.
The Green Commute Initiative (GCI) is an award-winning and industry leading scheme provider; the first to have no £1,000 limit or end-of-scheme fees. GCI is a UK-based social enterprise operating as a not-for-profit organisation and ensures employees make the maximum possible savings. Employers also save 13.8% on reduced NIC.
Employees on National Minimum Wage can access new bikes through GCI’s Everyone Cycle scheme.
GCI sees the humble bicycle as the solution to many problems; improving physical and mental health, cleaner air to breathe, and giving employees a more Covid-Secure commute.
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