The United Kingdom shares the lowest commuting ranking in Europe with Greece, scoring 107 points out of 136. Key factors contributing to this poor performance include high costs, lengthy travel times, limited paid leave, and declining wellbeing. Commuters in the UK face a significant average monthly commuting cost of £67.21 and an average commute time of 40 minutes. The statutory paid annual leave for full-time workers is only 20 days, one of the lowest in the ranking. A national happiness score of 6.75 indicates declining wellbeing, leading to potential burnout for workers.
The United Kingdom has been named the worst country in Europe for commuting, tied with Greece, according to a new report by cross-border e-commerce platform Ubuy.
The UK scored 107 out of a possible 136 points, where a lower score indicates a better commuting experience.
UK commuters face the third-highest average monthly commuting cost in Europe at £67.21, only slightly behind Luxembourg and Switzerland.
The average UK commute clocks in at 40 minutes - one of the longest in Europe - and full-time workers only receive 20 days of statutory paid annual leave.
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