(Collaborative post) Commuting to work can add hours to your day and quite frankly our days can be long enough. It can help to identify the best way or ways to commute to and from work. This will not just save time but also cut down on stress. Here we look at the various options and how we can make commuting to work far more enjoyable. Here we look at Finding the Most efficient Commute to Work.
Finding the Most Efficient Way to Commute to Work
Public Transport
Public transport can be a very efficient way to travel. Riding the bus, train, etc., allows you time during your commute to do something other than worry about getting into work. You’re not driving so why not do something you enjoy on the way in. Activities such as reading a book could come into play, or listening to music, or talking with friends or family members or colleagues you may travel with. In addition, riding public transport has been shown as beneficial for those who want less stress on their commutes. However, this will depend upon the level of comfort they feel while using it (i.e., crowded vs empty).
Your Own Vehicle
Owning your vehicle can be a great way to reduce the stress of commuting. This is especially true if you live in an area with little public transportation and for those who commute long distances daily. Most people like having their personal space when travelling. For this reason, using their own car is often preferred over travelling with others. You don’t need to have a top of the range vehicle. A second hand car such as those found at ford used cars be reasonably priced and mean you can travel to work in comfort. You could carpool with others that you work with to save money on fuel and also have days you can have a relaxed journey to work and not have to worry about driving.
Uber
Using a ride-sharing service like Uber is popular in many large cities. This service allows you to select your pick up location and then request the nearest available driver to get you. It’s great when commuting from work late at night or when it’s challenging to find parking near work. It also allows riders to split fares with others who live/work nearby them, which reduces their overall cost of transportation and makes these companies more affordable than individual vehicle ownership if used often enough.
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Bicycle
Riding a bicycle is a great way to commute when you live in a city or town with plenty of bike lanes and roads. Cycling can be great for short commutes, but it may not work as well if your route takes more than an hour away. You might want to ride a normal bike or consider an electric bike that gives you the freedom of cycling on your own or with assistance. If you ride at night, for your own safety, you will require proper lighting and reflective gear.
Scooting
This is becoming more and more popular in recent years. Both a normal adult scooter or electric will have you whizzing along those roads to work. As with biking, you’ll need protective gear, as well as lighting and reflective strips when travelling at night. The weather might affect this form of transport though unless you wear the right clothing.
Now we’ve looked at Finding the Most Efficient Commute to Work , I’d love to hear how you commute to work?
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These are great money saving tips for commuting to work! We have a gas guzzler so these are so helpful.
Oh dear, that can be a nightmare. You might want to upgrade.
Can you imagine loads of people scooting to work? Fortunately I just have to roll out of bed and come downstairs… I’ve definitely done my time commuting to work, being sat in traffic
You’d be amazed and how many I see already scooting in London. It’s become really popular.
My husband takes the bus to work. It is so much better on the money.
It can save a fair amount each year.
These are definitely great ideas. It’s nice that others can drive you around now. I think that’s great.
It can come in handy and makes life easier.
I work from home so I can ultimately work from my bed :-p LOL it is great!
That is handy. Not much of a commute then but can get lonely.
I loved my last job because it was close enough to bike! Great read
Oh wow, that was lucky Renee!!
I love these varying ways in going to work. I like going to work by bike or using Grab a care share.
That’s great. The car share option is a great way to save money and reduce pollution.
With my Vehicle only when there is no high traffic because it would make me hate driving haha. Great suggestions though!
I know what you mean. I hate being stuck in traffic.
I’ve seen a lot of people ride bikes to work at an office near my job. It’s so nice to see, bikes make me feel so stress-free. Thanks for sharing!
Riding a bike can be very relaxing.
Some great ideas here on how to get to work, using an electric bike sounds like a great way which is better for the environment and health as well.
An electric bike can be a great option and as you said more environmentally friendly.
Great tips here when I worked in banking my friend worked in the branch where I lived so she would use my garage as I worked in a different branch and saved her a fortune on parking
That’s great, I’m sure that really helped. Parking can be expensive.
Wonderful to read about these ideas to commute to work. For a long time, I took public transport while working in the city and enjoyed it!
Public transport can be a good way to reduce congestion and also easy.
These are wise tips to save money. I always do bike when going out.
It can be so much fun to go biking. A great way to relax the mind.
I always drove going to work but I’ve recently been thinking of getting a bike. Saves petrol and another way to get the muscles moving!
Do it!!! You will feel much better for it x
These are great tips! Im lucky since I work at home but this has still informed me!
It’s great more of us can now work from home.
In Nottingham they have scooters you can hire from certain locations and it’s funny seeing all the yellow ones zooming through the traffic.
That’s great to hear. There are more and more alternatives which is great!!!
Currently we are working from home, which means my commute is so SHORT.
Ha, yes it sure is. Can’t get any closer to work than that!!!
Great suggestions! I used to commute to go to work. Initially, I drove but the doldrum of the day to day traffic was enough to get me crazy and exhausted so I switched and took the train instead! Such a game and life saver in my opinion!
Maureen
It must have been so much better. You get a rest and can read or have a nap or read a book on the way in to work or home.
It’s good to think outside of the box. We’ve done carpooling before.
Carpooling is very popular.
Good thing I work from home so I don’t have to worry about commuting. But back in my hometown, I have always preferred the public transportation that is called tricycle.
Commuting can be a nightmare. It all depends where you work.
It is good to think about our impact on the earth. These are great options to consider!
We all need to work towards doing more to help the environment asap.
I have my own car, but I prefer to take public transport where possible because parking in town is so expensive. Plus, it’s better for the environment!
Parking can be very expensive in major cities. London prices can be ridiculous.
Parking in major cities can be expensive. London has crazy prices but then space is limited.
I love to walk, but it’s not always possible. I think it’s awesome to have an every morning work while going to work!
It’s a shame you can’t walk in. It is good to get some fresh air and exercise.
I’m so pleased to work from home nowadays but when I was going out to a place of work I had no option but to drive as I live in the middle of nowhere and there is not any public transport and the country lanes are too dangerous for bikes etc.
It sounds like you really did need a car before you started working from home.
Great ideas all around. It’s definitely worth taking the time to consider the various options as commuting is a a big part of peoples day.
It sure is and anything that makes it easier is great.
I always prefer taking public transportation to work. No worrying about parking and getting stuck in traffic.
That can make it far less stressful.
I love the ease of taking public transportation. No need to be bothered with driving and parking and it’s nice to just unwind, especially at the end of a long day. Great options!!
It is such a great way to relax your mind, especially when cycling in green areas.
If I only know how to bike. I think what’s best for me here is scooting or booking an Uber.
Scooting is great fun and also counts as exercise!!!
Love riding a bicycle! Great way to avoid the traffic, great exercise and also save the world with fewer fumes. Much better if most employees have a shower at the office they can do that every day.
I agree, we try to use the car less. We are trying to save the world, one less car journey at a time. It’s great more businesses are providing more shower facilities.
I am all in for commute cycling whenever it’s possible. I don’t have a daily job commute so I often combine different ways to get to work because it’s always located differently
Cycling can be a great way to get to work, depending on where it is of course.
Personally, I find the ride-sharing service to be the most efficient way to travel. It’s so hard to find a good parking space so, I find this the best option aside from bringing my own car.
It can be much easier and cheaper too as you also share the cost.
I don’t miss commuting to work. I did my time. I walked, rode a bike, took the bus, the taxi, and drove. I have done it all. I love the short commute now from my bed to my living room now.
Ha, it sure does sound like you’ve done it all. A rest is well deserved.
I commute via car to my office as it’s about an hour away so walking isn’t possible and there’s no direct public transport. But I am only in one day a week which is quite good x
Oh wow, so it’s not too bad then which is lucky.
I usually take the subway to go to work! I am so lucky to be living a couple of minutes walk from a subway station!
It can come in useful.
I like taking the bike to work. Also sharing the ride is a good way to save up some money
It is a great way to save money and also good exercise.
I’m so grateful to being able to work from home. Uber is so expensive! I think though in the future many business have found that online communication is probably just more efficient for its workers and has had a major impact on the overall use of emissions.
WOrking from home is easiest although many are all finding staff are less productive. You can always opt for the share option to make an uber journey cheaper.
Thankfully, many cities are very bicycle-friendly. Also, there is a very comprehensive net of public transportation, hence, we don’t have it difficult when it comes to commuting.
That’s very true. Many have public transport set up but then we also need to make sure we take safety into consideration.
Thank God I work from home now! I usually use Uber before and it’s way to pricey!
It can be pricey when you need it often. Mixing up the different ways to travel in to work can help reduce this. Ha, yes working from home is great!
This is such a great post! Finding the most efficient way to commute doesnt only help us to save money but can also be good for environment in some cases. I like to idea of cycling to near by places.
That’s very true. Cycling can be a great way to travel, depending on the weather.
If it’d be for me, I’ll bike to work! Unfortunately, it’s a little bit far from home.
That’s such a shame although you can always bike in your free time. It’s great exercise.
Great tips here. My husband takes the bus to work. Savings all round
That can help you save quite a bit.