The daily commute to work is an inevitable part of organisational life and is often considered one of the most stressful and least meaningful part of the workday (Stone & Schneider, 2016). A recent survey by Moovit Public Transportation Index (2018) showed that the average Singaporean spent about 84 minutes a day on public transportation, with over 85 per cent reporting that they spent more than two hours commuting every day. Majority of these people are working adults who commute to and from work by public transportation on a daily basis. Given that the daily commute to and from work consumes a large part of employee’s time, it is imperative to examine the impact of the commute experience on employees’ work-related outcomes and well-being.

The topic of commuting is especially critical at this point in time where COVID-19 has made commute safety a concern. While measures have been put in place to allow employees to work from home, those working in essential services still need to commute as part of their daily routine, making commute safety a concern. Travelling on public transportation puts them at risk of infection as they are exposed to other commuters. This may increase their commute stress, which in turn has implications for work. The present research seeks to address these issues. Data will be collected using qualitative interviews and experience sampling methodology. Results of this project will provide a more nuanced understanding of how the daily commute impacts employees’ attitudes and behaviours at work and at home.