Benefits include

• Reducing stress – Finding alternatives to driving alone to work can reduce employee stress and fatigue. Less stress and fatigue translates into better performance at work..

• Increasing employee satisfaction – Trip reduction programs increase employee satisfaction in a number of ways. For instance, having alternative work schedules gives an employee a guilt-free way to visit the doctor or attend a child’s baseball game. Many employees appreciate reducing the costs of commuting. People who share the ride to work report that camaraderie is an important benefit.
• Improving productivity – Employees who are given flexibility in their schedules feel better about their jobs and this increases productivity. In addition, people are more likely to arrive at work on time if they catch a bus, carpool or vanpool.
• Reduces demand for parking spaces – Fewer cars in your parking lot can free up spaces for customers and avoid the expense of building new parking facilities.
• Expanding labor pool – Not everyone owns a car or can work 8 am to 5 pm. Flexible schedules and support for ridesharing allow more people to apply for jobs and increases the labor pool from which to draw qualified candidates. An excellent telecommuting program can even draw employees from out of state.
• Being recognized as a "good neighbor" – Not everyone owns a car or can work 8 am to 5 pm. Flexible schedules and support for ridesharing allow more people to apply for jobs and increases the labor pool from which to draw qualified candidates. An excellent telecommuting program can even draw employees from out of state.
• Attracting and keeping the best employees – Trip reduction programs are often viewed by employees as a benefit and organizations can use them as a recruitment tool. Such programs give employers a low-cost method of reducing turnover and improving employee retention