Simple Ways To Cut Down Your Costs of Commuting

Commuting to and from work is something that is a necessary thing to do, as many of us aren’t able to live close by to where we work. So as such, it is a pretty unavoidable cost and it can be pretty expensive when you have to pay for travel day in and day out. So with all of that in mind, here are some of the things that you can do to help to reduce the costs of commuting. 

Car Sharing

If you are in a position to car share, then you it can be a great way to cut the costs of your commute as it can be cut in half when you’re able to share the costs. If you live close by to a colleague that you could share with, then it is definitely worth looking into. You could think about alternating who drives, or you could work out a weekly contribution towards fuel costs if only one person decides to drive. If you don’t live close by to a colleague, then there are a lot of car sharing sites that you can look at, to connect with local people. That can help to cut your fuel bill in half, and in some areas, can mean that you can use carpool lanes if they are where you live. 

Cut motoring costs

If car sharing or public transport isn’t a good idea for you, then there are some things that you can do to make sure that you are able to cut down the costs of driving your car. 

• Driving more efficiently is something that is going to help to cut down on motoring costs. If you keep your overall speed low and doing things like changing gears early on, then it will use less fuel. 
• Switching off your air con is also something that can help to keep costs low. If you keep it on, it can use up a pretty surprising amount of fuel. 
• Reducing your costs of getting a car is a really good idea too. It could be something like buying a used Range Rover over a brand new one, and making sure that you look for some bargain car insurance.
• If you try to avoid rush hour for travel to work, then it can mean that you spend less time in idle traffic, which will mean saving money on fuel. 
• Tyre pressure is something that is so important to managing fuel efficiency and keep fuel costs low.
• Flexible working is something that could help to reduce your travel costs. If you chose to work for one day a week, then you can use much less fuel. 

Think Bike

If you have a commute is pretty short, then getting out a bike could be a good idea over a car or even public transport. It not only serves a function to get you to your destination, but it can serve a purpose to get you fit and healthy too. Your employer might have a cycle to work scheme to get you a good deal on a bike, as it is a great way to travel to work, as well as doing your bit to help the environment.