New work benefits

Well, yesterday was the big announcement: My employer is expanding its already generous transportation benefits, as of November 1, 2008. They already provide benefits for riding the electric Metro subway (up to $115 per month), and now they are going to provide pre-tax benefits for parking at Metro lots (up to $105 per month).

In addition, they are going to subsidize people who ride the subway, drive an electric/hybrid vehicle, or carpool to work. They will now provide $50 per month to employees who are commuting in a "green fashion! For example, for people who ride the Metro and were spending $115 per month (pre-tax) for subway fares, starting in November, they will only need to spend $65 per month and they will get $115 for subway fares (the total pre-tax + subsidy can not exceed $115 per month).

Unfortunately, there are no special benefits for PHEV's. At least not yet. But maybe I will be brave enough to ask at some point....

New PHEV benefit at work?

I found out that my employer is going to announce a new "green transportation" benefit on Septebmer 16, 2008. They are already providing the Metrochek program for bus and subway riders (up to $115 per month). I wonder if there will be any sort of program for PHEV's. Only time will tell.....