NYC Companies Lure Subway-Wary Workers With Travel Stipends (WSJ)
Officials at Uber said demand for commuting services has been so strong the company started pilot programs for two new services last week.
(Wall Street Journal | Stephanie Yang and Paul Berger) As New York offices have begun to reopen, perceptions about the safety of public transit remain one of the biggest hurdles for returning employees. Some companies are trying to ease fears by making alternative modes of transportation available through travel stipends, parking passes and free ride-hailing services.
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