The main reason folks don't want to commute to the office every day, is because of the rampant crime, muggings, drug addicts etc.
Just standing on the subway platform can get you killed.
Gonna have to fix the crime problem first, if you want decent folks to commute to the office.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/12/16/watch_san_francisco_car_owners_leave_doors_trunks_open_to_avoid_break-ins.html