A Sydney workplace constructing has taken work perks to a brand new stage, rolling out a fleet of Teslas that may be borrowed or rented by employees.
Last week, tech transport start-up Outbound launched the “Electric Car Club” — a bunch of communal Teslas within the Salesforce Tower at Barangaroo, which employees working within the constructing can borrow or hire.
It goals to encourage employees to stroll or catch public transport to the workplace. If they want a automotive all through the day, the three Tesla Model 3s can be found to hire for $20/hr or $220 for a full weekend. The price is fronted by the business if it’s a piece expense, or by the worker in the event that they’re working a private errand.
Outbound CEO Luke Rust advised news.com.au the Tesla-for-hire service was “a bit like Uber, but you do the driving”.
Staff within the constructing use the Outbound app to order, pay for and even unlock the vehicles, making it straightforward to move off-site for business conferences, errands or weekends away.
The Teslas will permit employees to save lots of on car and parking prices with out giving up the comfort of getting a automotive at work, Mr Rust stated.
“It’s all about convenience,” he defined.
“It’s a bit like ride sharing, except you do the driving — and they’re Teslas, which people love.
“The Electric Car Club makes it so easy to leave your own car home and save on that cost, and still have access to any part of Sydney … We’re catering to the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions among businesses and individuals who value both luxury and environmental responsibility.”
The Salesforce Tower, which is known as for its important tenant, laptop software program firm Salesforce, is Sydney’s tallest workplace constructing. Its different tenants embody Tiktok, Lendlease and Tourism Australia.
And it’s not the one constructing in Sydney that will likely be getting an Electric Car Club.
The same rent-a-car fleet is about to reside within the $400 million Merchant House business redevelopment on Kent Street when it’s completed subsequent yr, in addition to the 330-unit Newlands residential neighborhood at St Leonards upon completion in 2025.
Even Sydney mayor Clover Moore threw her weight behind the thought, saying it can imply fewer vehicles clogging up the roads within the Sydney CBD.
“Salesforce Tower will be home to some of Australia’s most exciting climate technology start-ups — these companies will help make a positive impact on the environment, and contribute to reducing Australia’s carbon emissions,” Ms Moore stated.
“At the City of Sydney, our vision is for net zero emissions across our local area by 2035.
“Given transport accounts for around 20 per cent of total emissions in our area, a shift to electric vehicles is an important part of our goal to hit net zero.”
Source: www.news.com.au
