Fleet Auto News has developed a hierarchy of mobility to help start the conversation with fleet managers about what options are possible and which one should be used for each journey.
It’s about a change in people’s mentality as much as a change in organisational culture. Employees need to think about the journeys they take regularly and ask if they are using the most efficient transport option. And if they are only using the company car to travel from home to work, do they really need it?
The hierarchy developed by Fleet Auto News suggests walking and public transport should be considered for short journeys regardless of frequency. For longer infrequent trips a taxi could be the best option. And then car sharing or pool cars for regular long distance travel. A company vehicle should be the last option when the distance travelled each year is high and business utilisation is close to 100%.
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