Delayed commutes cost £32,000 a year – Cyclescheme

Delays in commuting by road and rail cost organisations an average £32,000 a year in lost working hours, according to research from cycle scheme provider, Cyclescheme.co.uk. Just over half of employees take time to get stuck in to work after a delayed commute, and almost half (46%) are noticeably less productive as a result. Those employees that cycle to work are most likely to avoid late starts and least likely to cost the business in inefficient performance as a result of travel disruption, the research suggests.

Stephen Hold, Commercial Director at Cyclescheme.co.uk, said:

‘We know that an active commute can have many benefits for employees from loss of weight to increased energy and mood levels but cycling’s positive effects aren’t exclusively beneficial to the individual. With employers enjoying the perks too through reduced tardiness, increased productivity and efficiency and greater job satisfaction.’

Cycle to Work Day was established by Cyclescheme in 2013 to encourage cyclists of all abilities to give cycle commuting a try. This year, Halfords will be partnering with Cyclescheme to get people into cycling regularly through their everyday commute. For more information, please visit: www.cycletoworkday.org/