Look For Commuter Benefits Through Your Employer
Save time and use pretax dollars to pay for your commute
Some employers particularly in larger cities or where public transportation is the common way for employees to commute to work participate in a commuter assistance program such as WageWorks or TransitChek. These services allow employees to pay for their commute cost with pretax dollars up to a federal limit. Your employer may even kick in a percentage to help reduce your costs. All those savings really do add up on an annual basis.
Depending on the service your employer is participating in, you may also receive your pass at home or be able to pick it up in the office. This will save you time from standing on lines especially when you remember last minute that it's time to get a new pass. Just don't forget to keep an eye on the mail.
If your employer doesn't participate in a program you could always try suggesting it to Human Resources as it would be a great benefit for both the company and its employees. Otherwise, check with your train line to see if you can mail order your pass. At least you could save some time.
Posted: April 5, 2007 (Permlink to this Tip)
Posted in Save Money
Tags: commuter assistance program , mail order , pass , save money , save time , ticket
