A Very Helpful Caption

From Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Update: deleted the bad image link)

A woman is seen typing on a keyboard in an undated photo. With
gas prices near all-time highs, telecommuting is becoming a win-
win for companies and their staff -- leaving workers paying less
for gas and offering hidden benefits for employers. (Catherine Benson/Reuters)

Does it seem like the first line of that caption was absolutely necessary?