Mobile Workforce

On March 31st, the Biden administration announced its infrastructure bill. While many aspects of the $2 trillion plan promise change to the current system, one stand out is the plan around EV’s. As mentioned in a previous blog, electric vehicles can’t take off until systems are in place to support travel beyond one region. This infrastructure bill intends to do…

Your company has a fleet of vehicles your team has made regular use of. You might even go as far as to say they’re an essential part of your business. But, as with anything, they have a lifecycle. Having trouble determining when to replace fleet vehicles? Or what to replace them with? Here are some questions to consider…

Summer is nearly upon us. Whether you live in a place that’s never seen snow or you’re used to 10 inches every couple weeks in winter, you’re probably looking forward to getting outside. The great thing about remote work is you’re able to take and do your work anywhere. But are you equipped to do so?…

Automotive innovations stepped on the gas pedal in the last decade. From safety sensors to back up cameras, the way we drive has come a long way from the first vehicles on the road. So what does the development of connectivity mean for the industry? And how applicable is it to a company’s business vehicle program? Let’s…

87% of Business Leaders Expect to Change their Real Estate Strategy over the Next Year to Prepare for Long-Term and Permanent Remote Work BOSTON, Mass., February 25, 2021 – Motus, the definitive leader in solutions for businesses with mobile-enabled workforces, today released its latest report, “A New Normal: Remote Work is Here to Stay.” The…

In a big step towards carbon neutrality, Governor Charlie Baker of the state of Massachusetts plans to ban gas-dependent vehicles. This recently released plan for the state aims to meet decarbonization goals by 2050. To reach the goal of net zero fossil fuel emissions, Massachusetts plans to ban the sale of any gas-dependent vehicle following the year 2035. While no legislation…

At Motus, we regularly share reports surrounding emerging trends impacting the mobile workforce. We’re able to do this because we have the world’s largest retained pool of drivers, an enterprise-scale assemblage of mobile users and unmatched living cost data. We cover a range of topics, including The Impact of Relocation and Delocation Trends on Talent…

Buying a car through an app seems like a wild idea. Sure, we purchase food and clothes, even flights and furniture as we scroll through our phones. But car purchasing apps? Buying a car is a pretty big commitment. And one of the biggest downsides of purchasing something online is, you kind of have to wait until it arrives before you…

It’s official: the 2021 IRS standard mileage rate is $0.56. The new year’s rate, announced on December 22, is 1.5 cents less than the previous year’s rate. While this news may not be shocking to us, it might be new to you. Here we’ll be breaking down what the IRS Standard mileage rate is, changes…

Motus Reveals Trends Underpinning the New Rate in Wake of COVID-19, and Guidance on Mileage Reimbursement Practices BOSTON, Mass., December 22, 2020 – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today announced the 2021 business mileage standard rate of 56 cents, calculated with data provided by Motus. As the definitive leader in reimbursement solutions for businesses with…