diff --git a/src/BaseEnum.php b/src/BaseEnum.php
index 40a9902..a6e673f 100644
--- a/src/BaseEnum.php
+++ b/src/BaseEnum.php
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ abstract class BaseEnum implements JsonSerializable, UrlRoutable
      */
     public function getRouteKey()
     {
-        throw new NotImplementedException('getRouteKey not implemented, should not be used');
+        return $this->value;
     }
 
     /**