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Commuter Benefits
How the morning rush becomes smooth sailing.
Flexible, compliant, handy, savvy. What more could you want in a commuter benefits plan?
Edenred’s pre-tax commuter benefits offer hassle-free solutions that make commuting more affordable and eco-friendly. Our plans maximize tax savings for both employers and employees while simplifying HR administration. Designed to meet national regulations and backed by robust data security, we’ve been helping teams tackle commuting challenges for over 40 years.
Why offer commuter benefits?
Commuter benefits help employees pay for their daily commute with pre-tax earnings, while helping employers save on payroll taxes. Currently, nine U.S. metros mandate transit benefits, but employers across the country choose Edenred’s commuter benefits to:
- Enhance employer branding for retention and recruitment
- Support sustainable commuting initiatives
- Encourage in-office and hybrid work schedules
- Reduce employee commuting costs with optional employer contributions
Download our free guide, Commuter Benefits 101.
Estimate your savings:
how much could your company save?
Input the number of participating employees to see the potential payroll tax savings.
Number of employees
Potential annual cost savings
What’s covered?
Public Transit
Vanpools
Parking
Microobility
Discover what makes Edenred’s commuter benefits plan superior
On-the-go app
Tap & go debit card
Customer service for participants through chat or phone
Migrate from current benefits plan with ZERO downtime
World-class tech and support teams for HR, IT, employer
Micromobility for more commuting options
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Pre-tax and other savings for employees and employers
Employees save taxes on up to $600 monthly…
And save even more with exclusive partner discounts
From SpotHero to Lyft and Lime, Edenred’s network of partners help employees save on other expenses, too.
Employers save on payroll taxes
Employers can save an average of $40 per month on payroll taxes for each participating employee. Plus Edenred’s innovative, intuitive, and flexible commuting options can boost employee participation company-wide, which helps savings climb even more.
How one commuter plan works across your organization
Employees
HR / Benefits team
AI-automation eliminates manual expense approvals, and ensures compliance and facilitates savings on payroll taxes.
Employer brand
Green initiatives
Legal
Make sustainable commuting part of your employer brand with micromobility
For commuters who travel just 20 miles daily for work, switching from single-car occupancy to public transit results in a reduction of 4,800 pounds of CO2 emissions per year.
Our Micromobility add-on includes
Bike sharing
Bike shops
E-bike, e-scooter, and e-moped rentals
Edenred Private Rides through Lyft
Exclusive partner discounts
FAQs about Edenred’s Commuter Benefits plans
If I provide an employer subsidy for commuting, will unused funds be returned to the company when an employee leaves?
How and where does the Edenred Prepaid Card work?
Edenred’s Prepaid Card can be used at any compliant location that sells transit or parking items only. While an employee cannot use their Edenred card to purchase a transit pass at a local convenience store, they can use it to purchase a transit card at a transit vending machine.
Can pre-tax parking and transit benefits be used for non-work commuting?
Is a commuter benefit worth it if I’m not mandated to provide it to my employees?
- Save on payroll taxes (employers may save up to $40 a month for each participating employee)
- Support green and sustainable commuting initiatives
- Differentiate the employer brand in markets where commuter benefits aren’t mandated
- Differentiate employer brands with the Micromobility add-on in markets where commuter benefit mandates exist
- Encourage return-to-office or transitions to hybrid scheduling for employees
What’s the difference between transit benefits and commuter benefits?
Is Edenred’s Micromobility add-on paid with pre-tax dollars?
No. Only the Commuter Benefits solution uses pre-tax dollars for commuting expenses (up to $325 monthly for public transit and $325 monthly for parking). The Micromobility add-on consists of post-tax benefits.
Commuter benefits that meet local mandates and ordinances
U.S. employers in the following metros are required to offer commuter benefits to their teams.
✓ Seattle
✓ New Jersey (statewide)
✓ New York City
✓ Washington, DC
✓ Berkley & Richmond, CA
✓ San Francisco Bay Area
✓ Chicago
Download our free All-in-1 Commuter Benefits Ordinance Guide
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Support and care for your employees with Lifestyle Spending Accounts
The most flexible program we offer. This employee benefit can be used to pay for health, fitness, and more to help your employees’ general health and well-being. Lifestyle Spending Accounts have a positive impact on both employees and employers, helping reduce stress and increase morale and productivity.