Transportation
When Commuting Comes Back, the E-Scooters Will Be Ready
Micromobility company Lime is partnering with commuting benefits provider Edenred in anticipation of the post-pandemic surge in two-wheeled office treks.
Lime scooters line the sidewalk in Edmonton, Alberta, in August.
Photographer: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images North AmericaOf all the things to look forward to post-vaccine, commuting might not be on the top of the list. But despite grand promises of a work-from-home forever, white-collar workers who went remote when the coronavirus crisis began could be back at their desks starting in June, joining the essential workers that have been trekking to their jobs through emptier streets and tunnels.
To make the journey into the physical office more enticing for everyone, some employers will be adding a new benefit to the mix: micromobility dollars.