Jawnt offers a cloud‑based commuter benefits platform that automates eligibility verification, pre‑tax payroll deductions, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The service includes a Visa‑debit card (Jawnt Pass) and mobile wallet integration for employees to pay transit, parking, bikeshare, and micromobility expenses with pre‑tax dollars, while providing administrators real‑time dashboards, analytics, and API connections to HRIS and payroll systems.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Employers and HR teams must manage complex commuter benefit regulations, payroll deductions, and enrollment processes while employees struggle to access convenient, tax‑advantaged transit and parking options. This administrative burden limits program adoption and reduces the potential cost and environmental benefits of sustainable commuting.
Solution
Jawnt provides a unified, cloud‑based commuter benefits platform that automates eligibility checks, pre‑tax payroll deductions, and compliance with city and state mandates. The platform offers a mobile‑optimized Visa‑debit card (Jawnt Pass) that lets employees pay for transit, parking, bikeshare, and micromobility expenses with pre‑tax dollars, either as a physical card or through Apple/Google Wallet. Administrators gain real‑time dashboards, roster imports, and on‑demand reporting to track enrollment, usage, and carbon‑reduction metrics. Integrated APIs connect the system to existing HRIS, payroll, and transit agency data sources, reducing manual effort and ensuring accurate billing. Employees benefit from flexible contribution amounts, same‑day reimbursements, and nationwide coverage across major transit networks.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mid‑size to large employers in sectors such as healthcare, technology, higher education, and service/retail that need to administer commuter benefits, as well as the employees of those organizations who use public transit, parking, or micromobility services.
Features
- Automated pre‑tax eligibility verification, payroll deduction handling, and compliance reporting for multiple jurisdictions.
- Jawnt Pass Visa debit card usable at any Visa‑accepting location, with virtual card support for Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Fitbit Pay.
- Self‑service employee portal for enrollment, contribution adjustments, transaction history, and same‑day reimbursement processing.
- Admin dashboard with roster imports, analytics, custom subsidy rules, and on‑demand reporting on usage, cost savings, and carbon impact.
- Full integration with HRIS, payroll systems, and transit agency APIs to synchronize employee data and benefit allocations.
- Support for additional mobility options such as bikeshare memberships, electric‑scooter rentals, guaranteed ride‑home services, and EV charging subsidies.
- Nationwide transit coverage, enabling consistent benefits for multi‑location organizations.