The UK Government has given anyone over 60 a free bus pass after 09.30 each morning to anywhere in the UK. If a company had a policy of only employing directors who are 60 years old or over, they could meet at bus terminals for free. Victoria bus terminal in London, the main UK bus hub, should build meeting facilities to benefit from this new market!

Gage Williams (62) - company director.

All of these are great points, but I just wanted to add one more. You mentioned that some people say the best thing to do, is to not travel at all, but face to face is important. That is why the video conferencing industry is growing at an alarming rate. It reduces the amount of travel expenses, but accelarates decision making with face to face communication. Vodaphone save 13,500 flights last year, and reduced their carbon emissions by 5000 tons. That is a significant impact. All by using the Tandberg line of video communication services. Feel free to ask me any questions at my blog, www.bjwest.typepad.com, or email me directly at bjwest@iti-go.com. Thanks!!

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