Virtual office telecommuting boosted by rising train fares

Rising fuel costs and train fares are boosting demand for telecommuting services that allow office workers to use virtual office space to ‘commute’ to work, according to a virtual office space provider.

Steve Golding, Davinci Virtual’s UK general manager said: “Escalating tensions in the Middle East are forcing up the price of petrol and diesel fuels with the result that commuters are not only driving slower to conserve fuel, but many are simply running on empty”.

He added: “Breakdown service provider, Green Flag, recently reported a 40% increase in the number of fuel-related call-outs and conducted a survey which revealed that more than 30% of drivers have cut down on their motoring to offset rising fuel prices”.

Rail users have also found that their commute to work has become even more expensive since the beginning of the year, when train fares across the UK were increased by an average of 6%. Combined with the ongoing effects of the recession, these increases have resulted in the decline of rail passenger numbers on major commuter routes across the country during the past year.

In addition, car parking charges have been introduced at many railway stations for the very first time further adding to the cost of commuting.

Mr Golding said: “Many office workers are now questioning the need to endure the physical commute and in conjunction with the adoption of flexible working hours and practices, at an increasing number of businesses, the number of telecommuters is set to rise dramatically”.

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