US Gasoline Prices Spur Telework

coondoggie writes "The price of gasoline may finally be changing the way many people commute and communicate. Anecdotal evidence says teleworkers are growing rapidly as a direct result of the cost of driving. The article links a survey indicating that in Q1 2007 the 19 largest US cable and telephone providers (representing about 94% of the market) acquired over 2.9 million net additional high-speed Internet subscribers, to a total of about 56.2 million. That can be attributed in part to more employees taking advantage of telework programs, experts say. Just this week the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust task force opened the first of a series of hearings on the oil industry. Its chairman noted that gasoline prices have soared well above $3 a gallon and asked, 'How did we get into this mess?'"

Rapidly growing teleworkers.

[Harmonious Botch]

TFA says"teleworkers are growing rapidly as a direct result of the cost of driving."
Yep, now I never have to leave my Mom's basement except for trips to 7-11 to restock the fridge.

Ohhh! You meant the number of teleworkers?? Oops. Never mind.

Re:How?

[BakaHoushi]

Wait, wait, wait...

So... you're telling me, there are other countries in the world? And that these other countries have economies? And these economies change, which, in turn, requires a shift in the required natural resources, including the amount of oil they require?

I'm sorry, but I find that a little hard to believe.

Teleworkers are growing

[noidentity]

"[...] teleworkers are growing rapidly as a direct result of the cost of driving"

I guess that walk to the car and back each day was keeping them slim.

Re:How?

[Kohath]

Now if either of you would back up your assertions with facts or something, then we could have a genuine discussion.