# Rush Hour-Avoiding Incentives The Cash Rewards Program Encourages Folks to Avoid the Morning Rush By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-09-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-rewards-program References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/cash-rewards-travelling-off-peak/) & [bartperks](https://bartperks.com/) This cash rewards program was designed in order to encourage [public transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complimentary-public-transportation) users to avoid rush hour and decrease commuting congestion. BART, San Francisco's regional transport authority, launched BART Perks as an incentive for locals not to use the trains during peak times. The [gamified initiative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-for-life-merrython) allows BART travelers to earn points with every ride, which are tracked with their Clipper card. Passengers can earn up to six times the amount of points when they travel outside designated morning rush hours. Points can be redeemed as small cash prizes. A Spin to Win game also offers the opportunity to win $100. The cash rewards program is just the latest metropolitan attempt at curbing hectic commutes for residents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamified Commute Incentives:** Gamifying public transportation can incentivize commuters to avoid rush hour and decrease congestion. - **Reward-based Commuting:** Implementing cash rewards programs can encourage people to change their commuting behaviors and reduce peak-hour congestion. - **Incentive-driven Transportation:** Using incentives, such as cash prizes and points systems, can motivate commuters to choose alternative travel times and alleviate rush hour stresses. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can implement cash rewards programs to encourage off-peak travel and reduce congestion. - **Technology:** Technology companies can create gamification platforms that track commuter behavior, award points, and provide cash rewards for avoiding rush hour. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can collaborate with transportation authorities to design and implement incentive-driven programs that alleviate rush hour congestion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prepaid Rideshare Passes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-prepaid-passes.md) - [Gamified Sustainability Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carbon-games.md) - [Airport Commuting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-and-united.md) - [Alternative Travel Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roamr-for-friends.md) - [Electric Earning Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-earning-incentive.md) - [Discounted Rideshare Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discounted-rideshare.md) - [Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebate-program.md) - [Gas Retailer Rewards Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-n-wash.md) - [English Weight Loss-Rewarding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headup.md)