Toll of Commuting: How time becomes the real cost
One young driver headed into New York City says the price of the commute is already covered, but everything else is not reimbursed.
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Josh O'Neill says a trip to NYU Langone Hospital in New York City can take anywhere from an hour and 15 minutes to more than two hours.
He says his employer reimburses the cost of the drive, but a big issue is the time spent in traffic.
By the time he reaches Manhattan, he says he’s often mentally drained and physically tired before his shift even begins.
O'Neill says public transportation isn’t a realistic option because he carries medical supplies, making buses and trains impractical.
