Comments on: Green Transportation Company Bans Employees From Biking To Work

By: Lorne Marr

Lorne Marr — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:52:49 +0000

This is a major fail for the company. On one hand, I can understand that they are trying to promote safety for their workers, but they should then talk about safe ways of getting to work by bike. On the other hand, they are promoting cycling as a means of transportation – are they mentioning the safety hazards lurking behind the corners in the campaign or not?
In any case, I also agree with both Dave and Chris above. Being green should not mean being biased.

By: CHRIS WEEKS

CHRIS WEEKS — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 06:01:40 +0000

Perhaps they should ban their employees who drive to work from driving their cars and making it so dangerous for their employees that bike. Now that would send a constructive message.If my employer forced me to give up my bike and made me drive or take transit, I sure would make sure my employer paid for every cent of my forced commute mode. I would also start looking for a job with another company.

By: Dave Wade

Dave Wade — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:15:34 +0000

This does seem ironic, if not hypocritical. However, the article is very short. Perhaps the company is located in a place it would be unsafe to access by bike. Or perhaps they are trying to distance themselves from lawsuits brought by peope injured while cycle commuting? Some follow-up would be good here.