Services

Workplaces

At GO Travel Solutions, we understand that building a sustainable future starts within your organisation. We partner with workplaces of all sizes, including employers, business and retail parks, universities, colleges, and hospitals, to develop and implement tailored sustainable travel solutions that benefit both your employees and the environment.

Whether you're actively pursuing your ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals or just beginning your journey towards Net Zero, GO Travel Solutions is your dedicated partner in achieving your sustainability milestones.

Our workplace services

We offer a range of services designed to help workplaces embrace sustainable travel and achieve their environmental and wellbeing objectives.

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Travel plans

A well-defined travel plan is the foundation of any successful sustainable travel strategy. We develop bespoke travel plans that address your specific needs and challenges.

These focus on

Reducing carbon emissions.

Reducing parking demand and associated costs.

Fulfilling Section 106 obligations.

Improving employee health and wellbeing.

Why this works:

Supports ESG and Net Zero goals
Reduces operational expenses
Gain valuable data on travel patterns to refine travel initiatives
Enhances employee productivity and morale
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Travel surveys

Understanding your employees' travel habits and preferences is essential for developing effective solutions.

Our travel surveys provide valuable insights into:

Travel preferences and motivations.

Potential for modal shift.

Measures to support modal change.

Postcode mapping & journey insights using our innovative Travel Planning Tool.

Benchmarking to measure progress and demonstrate impact.

Why this works:

Data-driven decision-making
Targeted interventions
Measurable results
Identify problem areas
Optimised resource allocation
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Sustainable travel online workshop

Our interactive online workshops inspire employees to explore sustainable travel options, raising awareness and empowering them to make informed choices.

Benefits include:

Improved environmental awareness, health, and wellbeing.

Cost savings for employees and the organisation.

Encouraging a shift away from single-occupancy vehicle use.

Clear guidance and information on making sustainable travel choices.

Employee/HR benefit.

Why this works:

Engages and educates employees
Reduces absenteeism costs
Improves employee satisfaction
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Sustainable travel campaign

We design and implement targeted campaigns to promote sustainable and active travel modes within your workplace.

Our campaigns focus on

Promotion of specific sustainable travel modes.

Highlighting the benefits of public transport and active travel.

Promoting health and wellbeing.

Emphasising cost savings.

Encouraging modal shift.

Why this works:

Drives behaviour change.
Creates a positive workplace culture.
Raises awareness
Enhances brand reputation.

Other feasibility work

Whether you need help assessing the viability of a new transport link or require support with funding applications, we can provide the expertise you need.

Our Products

SmartGO: the workplace travel package

SmartGO is our comprehensive workplace travel package that offers employees a variety of discounts on sustainable commuting options. We partner with local operators and providers to secure optimal discounts for your employees.

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How we work

Our approach:

We believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and develop tailored solutions. Our data-driven strategies ensure that every decision is informed by evidence, maximising the impact of our services.

The partnership with GO Travel Solutions offers the benefit of a range of travel incentives through SmartGO, travel survey management and evaluation, practical advice to enhance sustainable travel and secured engagement of other public and private sector partners for the long-term benefit of local transport

Jo Tallack
General Manager, Highcross Leicester

The University Hospitals of Leicester can offer staff a wide range of discounted travel options through SmartGO Leicester that was previously not available.

Ruth Ward
Travelwise Manager, University Hospitals of Leicester

The work GO Travel Solutions has done has been exceptional. They have successfully engaged 26 businesses and contacted several others, and have increased awareness of sustainable modes of transport amongst employees.

Javed Shah
Transport Development Officer, Leicester City Council

SmartGO has provided invaluable help over the years to enable us to develop a wide range of workplace travel solutions that not only enhance the broad range of benefits we give to our staff, it also generates wider business benefits in reducing travel costs, improving the health and well-being of our staff and helping us to achieve our carbon reduction targets

Alastair Hamilton
Partner, Pick Everard

GSK have been involved with SmartGO in Stevenage since its inception. We take our corporate social responsibilities very seriously and anything we can do to help encourage the use of lower-carbon transport by our employees, is a major benefit.

Ian Pegg
Technical Operations Manager, GSK

GO Travel Solutions continue to demonstrate passion and the ability to drive change. Collaborative engagement with other city stakeholders ensures a united ambition for a more sustainable future.

Jo Tallack
General Manager, Highcross Leicester

We used GO Travel Solutions to carry out a thorough staff and student travel survey to inform the next phase of our travel plan. We threw everything at them – tough timescales, last minute meetings, a hard to reach audience, tight budget and a demanding brief – and they delivered everything we needed and more.

“We are never disappointed when working with Robin and his team and would recommend them to anyone who needs to leave their project in capable hands whilst they go and fight fires elsewhere. You’ll get more than you bargained for (in a good way!).

Sandra Lee
Sustainability Officer, University of Leicester

The workshops led by GO Travel Solutions provided just the right balance of background information about the impact of travel upon environmental sustainability together with practical ideas for changing travel patterns relevant for members of local churches.

Venerable Richard Worsfold
Archdeacon of Leicester, Diocese of Leicester

GO Travel Solutions bring with them an excellent understanding and commitment to the low emission market, a track record of growing business engagement and high standards of event delivery.

Brian Matthews
Head of Transport Innovation, Milton Keynes Council

Over the last three years, the support of GO Travel Solutions and their knowledge and understanding of how employers can benefit from considering sustainable transport options, has successfully helped us to engage with around 300 local businesses and develop our programme significantly.

Sally Slade
Team Leader Local Sustainable Transport, Leicester City Council

Working with GO Travel Solutions has raised the profile of travel within the Trust. They have given us the opportunity and momentum to move forward on travel initiatives. The level of engagement from all parties would not have been possible without them. The knowledge, expertise and links GO Travel Solutions have has allowed the Trust to make great steps forward.

Samantha Rose Stanhope
Head of Sustainability, University Hospitals of Leicester

Ready to transform

your workplace travel?

Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how GO Travel Solutions can help you create a thriving, sustainable community for the future.

Call us on 0330 024 5665 or email info@go-travel-solutions.com