How to Cut Commuting Costs

With the rising cost of gas prices commuting to work everyday can become quite expensive. Below I have outlined a few tips that can help you in cutting these costs down.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• automobile

1. Calculate Alternatives - Figure out how much you spend each week to commute back and forth to work. Now figure out how much it would cost you to take mass transit. Also take into consideration purchasing monthly tickets.
2. Improve Your Mileage - Ensure that your tires are properly inflated. According to a test conducted by Edmunds.com, driving with tires that are 25% under inflated will cost you 3.75% loss of fuel economy. Also driving with a lighter trunk would also help with fuel economy.
3. Check with your employer to see if a flexible spending plan for transportation is available. This money would be pre-tax dollars and can be put to transit pass or parking expenses. Also ask your employer if you can telecommute a few days a week.
4. Find a passenger that can share your gas and parking expenses. Sign up for a free service at erdieshare.com to find people who are looking to connect and share rides with others.
5. Check with your Automobile Insurance Company and ask them if they would consider reducing your insurance if you were to reduce your weekly commute mileage to and from work.