Be kind to your bank balance
If you ride your bike to the local train station, then commute to the city, you could save up to $147 a week* on petrol, parking, car repayments, depreciation and maintenance costs. Even if you just walk to the bus stop or ride to the train station a couple of times per week, you’ll be much better off than if you were to drive your car. With a saving of up to $7070 per year*, catching public transport can make a lot of sense compared to driving.
*Based on RAC's 2018 Car Running Costs guide - driving a Mazda CX5 medium SUV 12km to the city and back in running costs, loan repayments, depreciation, fuel and parking, compared to using a SmartRider with the 20% Autoload discount.
Walking to work
A great way to start the day
If you live close to work, walking to work is a great way to find 30 minutes of daily exercise and a nice way to start and end the day.
Walk to catch the bus or train
If you can’t walk all the way to work, try combining walking with public transport by walking to the bus stop or the train station.
Walking at work
Walk to and from business meetings
This helps break up the day and has you arriving at the meeting alert and invigorated. If you don't need a computer, maybe ask your co-workers if they'd like to take a ‘walking meeting’ with you around the block or to a quiet park or café. This is not only a good way to get to know your work mates better; it’s also an opportunity to introduce them to some alternative ways to get around.
Take the stairs
Next time you can, use your legs instead of the lift or escalator, as this is a great way to fit extra exercise into your busy day. Remember, every step counts towards a more active and healthy lifestyle.
Become a champion
Are you already a keen walker? Consider signing up your workplace to Your Move today, and make a difference by encouraging more people to walk to and from work!
