Outsourced tolling: Andrew Bardin Williams looks at a novel option for new toll road authorities

摘要

While somewhat politically controversial, outsourcing has gained traction in the business world as a model worth investigating for its efficiency and cost saving benefits. Lean start-ups tend to employ independent contractors instead of full-time employees in an effort to remain flexible and avoid costs associated with pensions, retirement places, health insurance, office space and benefit packages. Some companies don't even have physical addresses and are run by far-flung employees that communicate via phone, email and other collaboration tools.