Travelling to work

Posted by Andrew on February 9, 2017

A new start to the day – Travelling to work

Have you ever thought about how many minutes of your day are wasted on the tiring commute to and from office every day? Does it infuriate you to be stuck in traffic, getting more and more frustrated as the cars seem to be barely moving on the road? Isn’t it annoying to have to struggle to find parking, or end up having to pay exorbitant fees in order for convenience or simply safety? All of this, plus the cost of petrol which always seems to be rising, often forces us to wonder if only there was another way…

Guess what? There are plenty of other ways to get to work. Granted, each has their own pros and cons, but nevertheless there are a variety of options available for commuters.

Walk – If you are lucky enough to live close enough that you can walk to work, then this is definitely an option for the top of your list. Walking is not only a great source of exercise, it is also a refreshing start to the day. To keep you company, you can listen to music or podcasts or even simply enjoy the sounds of nature around you. Save the car for a rainy day and try walking to work. It will change your outlook on life.

Cycle – Another option to be explored is cycling. How many of us have actually picked up a bicycle after childhood simply for the sheer enjoyment of it? Try cycling to work and see how quickly you start enjoying the workout. With the numerous cycle lanes popping up around the city, the roads are friendlier  to cyclists than ever before. 

Public Transport – There are a number of options available to travel using public transport. Whether it be buses, trains or ferries, there is bound to be something suitable near you. Be environmentally friendly and opt to choose one of these to travel to work. Perhaps consider a monthly bus pass which allows for unlimited travel and make full use of the savings. Also public transport comes in handy for Friday drinks after work, no need to drink and drive, be a safe Kiwi and use public transport.

Carpooling – If none of the options above have enticed you into leaving your car at home, then consider setting up a carpooling system with your colleagues. This will not only give you company on the roads, and you can also make use of the T2 lanes, allowing for quicker commutes. This will result in less congestion on the roads as well create weekly savings on petrol, as everyone can either chip in or create a roster system for each driver and their car.

Give at least one if not all of these options a shot and see how much difference it makes in your life.