To whom it may concern:

Subway and bus fares in the New York region recently increased by as much as 33%.  By enrolling our company in "commuter choice" programs, you can help commuters like me offset that fare hike with tax savings.  I am writing to ask for your help in taking advantage of that opportunity.

Commuter choice gives companies a tax break for helping commuters like me use transit.  For example, if our company were enrolled in a program like TransitChek, I could save up to $400 a year by paying for transit passes with pre-tax dollars, and the company would save on payroll taxes.  Some commuter choice incentives even make it possible for employers to subsidize transit passes directly, and get a tax break for doing so.  

Our company can offer this program at little or no cost.  Third-party service providers can manage all transit benefits for a modest fee – one that is usually more than offset by the employer’s payroll tax savings and tax deductions. 

Commuter choice is a triple-win:  the company saves on taxes, commuters save on transit costs, and the environment wins when employees travel to work on transit.   Please consider enrolling in a commuter choice program today.  Information and a list of service providers can be found at www.commuterchoice.com and www.environmentaldefense.org/go/commuter.

Thanks in advance for your help. 

Sincerely,