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Saved by Sound: Canadians Beat Long Commutes with Audio Entertainment, Reveals New SiriusXM Study
As Canadians settle back into their routines, SiriusXM asked commuters how they are experiencing their time on the go. The new SiriusXM Canadian Commute Study reveals that while commutes are long and commuters are feeling stressed, many are turning to audio entertainment to transform their time into moments of enjoyment and escape. Eighty-five per cent of commuters state that audio entertainment makes their commute more enjoyable, and 73% even agree that it makes their trips feel shorter!
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