Staff Shuttle Bus
A staff shuttle is a private bus service put on by businesses for their employees. These bus shuttles enable staff to get to work in areas underserved by public transport, during off-peak times, or in a more environmentally friendly way.
How does it work?
First step is to design the route based on employees travel demand
Then to procure a bus operator
Onboard staff onto the new ticketing and payment system
Access to real-time data analytics where available.
There are numerous benefits to organising a shuttle service for both employers and employees:
Benefits of a staff shuttle service
- Employee recruitment and retention
- Ease on-site parking pressures
- Increase sustainability
- Save time and money
- Encourage the return to the office
- Reduce admin burden, e.g. employee travel reimbursements and other related expenses
- Improve staff attendance
Types of staff shuttle services
- Home-to-work staff shuttle: designed around employees’ home locations.
- Last-mile staff shuttle used to pick employees up from a local transport hub, such as a public bus or train station, and take them to work.
- Out-of-hours staff shuttle used for staff who need to get to work during hours when public transport doesn’t operate.
Case study: JD Williams fulfilment centre in North Manchester
Provided staff with bespoke services and ticket offers to assist with their shift operations.
Ongoing transport information days continue with other stakeholders to ensure that employees have the relevant information to make their journeys.