What is the corporate fleet?
The notion of company fleet refers to all business trips carried out using mainly a personal car, but also a taxi or other means that are not a company vehicle. A situation that has greatly benefited from changes in work methods with the development of teleworking and hybrid work, mixing periods at home and at the company. A situation that leads to a multiplication, every day, of short professional trips. Traditionally, this type of travel has always been left to the discretion of the employees by the companies. A simple and effective way to preserve the mobility of everyone in any circumstance. But today, with changes in work habits, the occasional tends to become the norm. Companies may find it more practical to allow employees to use their personal cars for business trips, especially those who work from home. In addition, many companies may consider that the management of a company fleet represents an efficient transport solution due to its low cost. But the reality is quite different. The generalization of a company fleet exposes the company to a triple cost:
- the increase in polluting emissions,
- costs that are difficult to manage,
- the risk of using underinsured vehicles.
A policy that also obliges employees to regularly maintain their car and keep certain information such as distances travelled, additional costs (car parks, tolls, etc.) and insurance that must cover business trips. A recent survey in England reveals that 54% of corporate fleet users do not carry out basic safety checks on their car before driving.
What are the possible solutions ?
The question for the vast majority of companies is, in the context of a business trip, getting their employees from point A to point B as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible. There are many transportation solutions available, such as public transportation, walking, biking, or even carpooling. But sticking to one solution is rarely the right answer. Public transport, for example, if it seems obvious in big cities, can present limitations such as delays, cancellations or not serving the exact destination as close as possible. The rental car solution must be flexible and responsive enough to adapt to the reality of modern work. The advantage of the personal car is its immediate availability, without restrictions, whatever the journey to be made. These trips, often optional, have always been left to the employees both for reasons of simplicity and for lack of an effective replacement solution. If car rental is the best solution to replace a company fleet, it must offer the same advantages of accessibility and availability as a private car to be effective. But, like the other solutions, it cannot be the only answer to a need for mobility. “Car rental is just one part of a larger transportation ecosystem” details David McNeill, AVP Global Corporate Sales EMEA for Enterprise/National. “As companies learn more about the travel habits of their employees, they will be able to offer multi-modal solutions that combine cars, public transport and shared rides. »
How can Enterprise meet these needs with quality service?
For companies looking for efficient mobility solutions for their employees, Enterprise has created Car Share. It is a shared car rental service, by the hour or by the day, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By replacing a corporate fleet with an Enterprise Car Share contract, the company streamlines the trips of its employees. Completed mileage and reimbursement claims processing, taxi reservations, and other personal vehicle security screening organizations. The cost reimbursement savings can be up to 25%. With vehicles always leading the way, the carbon footprint associated with business travel is greatly reduced. Finally, the insurance and liability risks associated with the use of a personal vehicle are greatly reduced. Employees are also largely beneficiaries. They no longer have to pay an additional insurance premium for the use of their personal vehicle in a professional context and limit their wear and tear. A change for the better since the Enterprise Car Share operation allows them access to an available vehicle at the last minute, whatever the day and time. The reservation is made through a dedicated application that allows you to unlock and lock the vehicle. All that remains is to retrieve the keys from the glove box. Nothing is easier. Whatever the size of the company, flexible rental and car sharing remain one of the best alternatives to replace a corporate fleet. It makes it possible to cover mobility needs in the short and long term with great flexibility in the type of vehicles available. And ultimately, the analysis of travel data allows the Company to optimize employee travel.
This content was produced in association with Enterprise. The BFM Business editorial team was not involved in the production of this content.
Source: BFM TV
