Getting started is easy
Thousands of employers purchase Commuter Checks to give their employees tax-free commuter benefits. (Employers: click here to get started). This includes employers of every size, in every industry, private, public, and non-profit sectors. There is no minimum order size – a program can be established for even one employee.

From experience, we know that most employers enrolled in Commuter Check because their employees asked for it. But there are other reasons including:

• Commuter Check improves a company's benefits package and allows it to be competitive with other companies that offer transit benefits
   
• It's a great employee recruitment and retention tool
   
• Employers and employees save on taxes
   
• It's a way to show an employer's concern for environmental issues
   
• It’s a response to the high cost of commuting, and lets employees know that employers are sensitive to the stress and cost of commuting

Why Commuter Check?
Your employer can offer Commuter Check because it is a low or no-cost benefit and is easy to administer. Best of all, all transit operators and vanpools accept Commuter Checks.

Commuter Check is also a flexible benefit. It can be provided as a pre-tax salary deduction (like a 401k), as a new company-paid benefit, or as a combination of both.

A great benefit is now even better! As of January 1, 2007, the maximum monthly benefit that employees can receive is $110.

• Tell your boss or HR manager about Commuter Check and have them check out this website.
   
• Call 800-531-2828 or email. Send it with a note to the appropriate person in your company.
   
• Put a note in a suggestion box.
   
• E-mail your HR/Benefits Department with your request.
   
• Speak with other employees and have them make similar requests.
   
• Speak to your union about Commuter Check.