WiredCommute

Transit Pre-Tax Cap Update for 2012
Millions of American commuters are facing a stark reality on January 1, 2012, as their transit fares will effectively increase even though their transit agency or vanpool will not actually be raising fares. These commuters have been taking advantage of a Federal tax law that allows employees to reduce their pre-tax income and apply the savings to their commute.

Commuter Benefits Works for Us Coalition
WiredCommute today announced it is working with a coalition of public agencies, transit operators, private businesses, benefit providers and concerned citizens to support maintaining commuter benefits at their present levels.

We're Moving!
Due to our rapid growth over the past few years, WiredCommute will be relocating our main office to help accommodate our plans for continued expansion. The new office will now be located at 320 Nevada Street, 4th Floor in Newton, Massachusetts 02460 effective Saturday July 9, 2011.

Edenred Launches MasterCard® PayPass™ Commuter Check Card
New service brings convenience to your everyday commuting needs

WiredCommute Applauds Congressman Blumenauer for Unveiling Legislation To Improve Commute Alternatives
National commuter benefit program provider WiredCommute would like to thank Congressman Blumenauer for introducing the Commuter Relief Act. This important piece of legislation will provide real options to commuters who need them the most.

Edenred USA Celebrates Earth Day by Helping the Rose Kennedy Greenway

Congress Pass Extension of Transit Benefit Cap
Nationwide Transit Riders Rejoice as Congress Pass Extension of Transit Benefit Cap One-Year Cap Extension Helps Riders Cope with Rising Commuting Costs

And the Survey Says? Run Incentive Campaigns.
We all agree commuter benefit programs are a big win for employers, employees and the environment, but only when employees take advantage of them. Recent surveys conducted by WiredCommute show that only 10% of the commuting population that has access to commuter benefits uses them.

Transportation Fringe Benefit Update 2011
As you are aware, last year in the Federal stimulus package known as ARRA, language was included which temporarily established parity between the transit and parking portions of the transportation fringe benefit at $230/month. This provision is set to expire at the end of this calendar year. For Edenred it is a priority to make this provision permanent .

Ride Transit, Lose Weight
Dr. John M. MacDonald, a criminology professor and behavioral scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, wanted to know whether switching from driving to riding mass transit would help people lose weight. To find out, he surveyed Charlotte, North Carolina, residents who had become regular users of that city’s nearly three-year-old Lynx light-rail line.