Zeelo Blog

Meet the people behind Zeelo. We’re launching a new employee spotlight series as part of our 10-year milestone, starting with Charlie Cabot, VP of Data and Enablement.

In 2025, Zeelo delivered 18.9 million rides, saving over 64,000 tonnes of CO₂e. Read our end-of-year impact story.

Explore how a scalable shuttle program transformed workforce accessibility and retention, driving operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Expand your talent pool & boost retention! Shared staff transport makes hiring, commuting, and team wellbeing easier for all.

Babcock and Zeelo launch the MoveSmart commuter shuttle at Devonport Dockyard which boosted access, reduced traffic and supported workforce wellbeing.

Explore how Irish companies leverage transportation to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce absenteeism, and boost productivity.

Explore how fully managed shuttle solutions streamline transportation, enhance employee satisfaction, and support sustainability goals.

Corporate shuttles are revolutionizing parking solutions, cutting costs, and enhancing employee satisfaction while promoting sustainability.

Learn how to create an effective corporate transportation program that enhances employee satisfaction, reduces costs, and alleviates commuting stress.

Explore how employee shuttles reduce turnover costs by easing commutes, improving punctuality, and enhancing employee satisfaction.

An office relocation can be a logistical nightmare for employees. Discover how a managed shuttle service can ease the transition, boost morale, and enhance your company's sustainability efforts.

Discover how companies are redefining frontline retention with talent strategies, and why better transportation access is part of the solution. Watch this webinar on demand!

Student transport across secondary education and FE colleges has changed more in the past 5 years than in the previous two decades.

For bursars and headteachers alike, selecting a suitable home-to-school transport partner is about a lot more than simply getting students from A to B.

We have just secured $23M in Series B funding to further scale our mission: making sustainable, inclusive transportation the norm, not the exception, for frontline workers.

Retailers are cutting costs and boosting retention with scalable shuttle services. Here’s how Zeelo helps avoid headcount cuts during peak

Zeelo hits 15 million rides, adding 5 million in just 10 months. Discover what this milestone means for the future of smarter, scalable employee transport.

Universities in the UK are contending with some of the most serious challenges of their modern history; institutions across the country now grappling with deep rooted issues that threaten their future

In a post-pandemic economy faced with a widespread skills shortage, regional inequality and low productivity, FE colleges are not just relevant, they are essential.

Faced with a mandatory 20% taxation on tuition fees, independent schools are adopting various strategies and initiatives to navigate this hurdle, aiming to maintain financial stability.

While various retention strategies exist, one of the most effective and often overlooked solutions is transportation.

While conversations often focus on immigration policies, wages, and automation, one crucial factor remains largely overlooked: transport.

With a fully managed, technology powered shuttle service, like those provided by Zeelo, food manufacturers can overcome these hurdles and build a more stable and resilient workforce. 

One of the greatest challenges retailers face is around recruitment. Warehouses, fulfilment and distribution centres often struggle to find and keep enough workers, particularly around out of hours

With UK rail fares increasing by 5.9% in 2024, fuel costs rising 17% year-over-year, and commuting times worsening, employees are questioning whether office work is worth it.

This blog will explore the impact of employee transportation on commercial real estate development and management; sharing how it plays a pivotal role in client retention, particularly across the UK

Recruiting early talent (including graduates and apprentices) presents both opportunities and challenges for UK employers.

Improving employee commutes has emerged as a critical strategy for reducing attrition and increasing job satisfaction across the UK tech scene.

Without reliable transport, companies risk longer hiring cycles, high attrition rates, and increased recruitment costs. The solution? Employer-managed transport.

Hiring for shift workers is harder than ever. If you are struggling to recruit and retain workers, it’s time to ask an important question: Can your employees actually get to work?

As urban areas continue to expand and the number of vehicles on the road rises, congestion and parking shortages have become critical issues for automotive businesses.

Seasonal hiring comes with significant challenges. Finding enough workers, ensuring they show up on time, and maintaining productivity are all major concerns.

The pharmaceutical industry is at the forefront of medical advancements, yet it faces a persistent challenge in attracting and retaining top talent.

Remote work has redefined employment across the tech space, allowing businesses to access a global workforce, reduce operational costs and provide employees with increased autonomy and flexibility.

Stronger customer relationships, greater retention rates, and more referrals benefit businesses that make investments in creative solutions, cutting-edge technology, and employee well-being.

While firms are investing in new ways to increase engagement, one critical factor is going unaddressed: how employees get to work.

Lengthy, costly and unreliable commutes continue to be a driving force behind employee dissatisfaction, often out-weighing the perceived benefit of in-person collaboration.

Workers facing inconsistent or lengthy travel to work are far more likely to experience job dissatisfaction, ultimately impacting their performance, output, well being and long term commitment.

Unplanned absences and no-shows are costing the industry millions of dollars each year in lost productivity, increased overtime expense and operational inefficiencies.

Can your employees consistently and reliably get to work? If they can’t, the odds of them sticking around drop significantly. Here is a look at how transportation (or lack of) might be contributing

Tech turnover is high, but companies can retain top talent with career growth, work-life balance, strong leadership, and competitive pay. Discover key retention strategies.

With over 400,000 people making up the workforce, the food industry contributes significantly to the UK economy, though struggles to attract, retain and nurture talent in the face of shifting dynamics

With surging turnover rates, rising absenteeism and persistent hiring challenges; retailers are facing an unprecedented battle to maintain a stable and settled workforce.

High turnover in 3PL disrupts operations and drives up costs. Discover how competitive pay, career growth, and automation can improve retention and boost efficiency.

Facility managers can enhance workplaces with flexibility, tech, and sustainability. Discover strategies to boost employee satisfaction, client retention, and efficiency.

A strong workplace experience boosts client retention in real estate. Discover how smart design, collaboration, and service excellence create lasting tenant loyalty.

Successful return-to-office strategies prioritize flexibility, incentives, and employee experience. Discover what works, and what doesn’t to create a thriving workplace.

The UK pharma industry faces skills gaps, regulatory hurdles, and talent shortages. Discover strategies to attract, retain, and upskill top talent for sustained growth.

The grocery sector in the UK is grappling with significant labour shortages, making it increasingly challenging for major grocers/supermarkets to hire and keep employees.

Workplace congestion and parking shortages impact productivity and retention. Explore tech-driven solutions, policy changes, and sustainable transport to ease the strain.