Transport to companies during COVID-19
About this good practice
Some companies in Niepołomice Investments Zone have their own bus transport for employees. Companies like e.g. Nidec, Trefl, Poczta-Polska had decided to launch this kind of transportation already before pandemic time. In Kraków agglomeration it is not easy to find workers, therefore benefits like bus to work is appreciated.
During 1st phase of Regio-Mob project, we have discussed a few times with our stakeholders how to use the full potential of this BP. At one meeting, the Nidec company shared its experience in detail with other stakeholders, which allowed for further analysis of the implementation of the good practice.
When COVID-19 began and government imposed limitations on public transportation, it turned out that owning bus transport or having an agreement with bus company could help manufacturing companies to operate, despite of lockdowns. The main positive factor was, that workers on the bus where from only one company (in the time of most strict restrictions only workers from one team travelled together). They did not mix with workers from other companies. Additionally transport has been adapted to the restrictions related to COVID-19 (face masks, keeping the distance, disinfections in-out, limits of passengers).
During pandemic, MAN Trucks decided to launched their own transport. Thanks to attendance in Regio-Mob stakeholder group, the MAN had experience and knowledge on how to implement this type of transport.
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Evidence of success
Commuting to work on a company’s bus reduce the contact of employees with other people. That action limits the contacts of people, and at the same time enables maintenance of production. Last but not least, workers still are commuting to work by bus, not a single car.
Potential for learning or transfer
This Good Practice is easily transferable.
For large companies launching their own transport for employees is not a significant cost, but this kind of action can reduce the risk of spreading COVID19. In addition it could be a benefit for workers.
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