I've interestingly just come off a regional working group of major employers in the regions representing my own HR function.

We came around to public transport and it was interesting. The takeaways from me from a public transport pov.

- Only 2 of the 70 organisations who attend/surveyed plan a full time return to the office, the rest will adapt hybrid policies - which makes Flex tickets seem a sensible option.

- Internal surveys showed that with face coverings/distancing being mandatory 40% of colleagues said they would travel on public transport.

- Without distancing/face coverings just 10% said they'd travel on public transport - there was particular concern over winter travel.

- Enquiries to car lease plans (particuarly electric) are up 150% on this time in 2019.

- Hybrid workers in the office 2 days a week were more likely to use commuting expense on ride sharing or private taxi companies over a bus. A number of companiees are reaching out to ride share apps to work out adding them to corporate benefit discounts.

- Bike to Work schemes are outstripping supply and most employers have waiting lists as suppliers struggle to meet demand