The benefits of choosing public transport over a private car for commuting to work
When you drive to work, your hands and attention are occupied until you reach your destination: that time cannot be reused for anything else. On public transport, however, the journey becomes real free time, with several advantages over going by car:
- You get useful time back By car, driving is the only possible activity. On public transport, those same minutes can be dedicated to reading, working, resting, or simply switching off.
- Less stress on arrival: Not having to rely on traffic or finding parking reduces the stress with which you start (and end) your day.
- More predictable The times for the metro, bus, or train tend to be more constant than those for a car journey subject to traffic jams, making it easier to get to work on time more reliably.
- Economic savings Compared to the cost of fuel, parking, and vehicle maintenance, public transport is more economical – and with Ticket Transporte, it also offers tax advantages.
Ideas for making the most of your commute
For your well-being
- Meditate A few minutes of breathing and visualising how the day will unfold (on the way there) or reflecting on the day's events (on the way back) is a common practice among very busy professionals.
- Empty your mind It's not always necessary to do something productive. Looking at the scenery or simply being quiet with yourself is also making the most of the journey.
For your personal development
- Read or listen to audiobooks Read that book you've been meaning to get to, or catch up on the series everyone's talking about at the office.
- Learn a language review grammar, practise writing or listen to a podcast — your daily commute is a constant and predictable block of time, ideal for maintaining a habit.
- Take up a hobby From sketching to writing your thoughts or a diary – any manual or creative activity that's compatible with public transport will do.
For your organisation and your relationships
- Get the house ready. Take the opportunity to make your shopping list or to-do list, and arrive home with the plan already made.
- Look after your relationships: A call to family or that friend you haven't seen in a while fits perfectly into the journey.
For your physical health
- Get in shape Walking up instead of using the escalators, or getting off one stop early and walking the rest of the way, helps to include some physical activity in your daily routine.
And the advantage that is most noticeable at the end of the month: savings with Ticket Transporte
Of all the ways to make the most of your journey, the most direct is the economic one. If you buy your public transport pass or ticket through Edenred Mobility, you set aside part of your gross salary for this expense before income tax is deducted, which translates into an average saving of up to 30% compared with paying it out of your net salary — without any change to your working hours or how you travel, just to how you pay for it.
In practice, it is the easiest way for choosing public transport over a private car to also pay off in your wage, as well as your time and well-being. Discover all the advantages of Ticket Transport here or consult with your company to see if it already offers it as part of its flexible benefits plan.
