Uber has invented a relatively low-cost way to get to and from New York City’s airports: shuttle buses. Starting today, the company is offering rides between LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan transit hubs for $18 each. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Uber is offering rides for half the price of $9 for the first month of service.
This will be much cheaper than a taxi for a solo traveler. It’s also more expensive than taking public transport, but probably less hassle. There is a free shuttle bus between the airport and the subway.
One route will carry passengers between Penn Station and the airport, while the other route will operate between the Port Authority, Grand Central Terminal and LaGuardia. If you’re heading to Manhattan, you’ll still need to head to your home, hotel, or Airbnb after you arrive at your drop-off point.
The van can transport 14 passengers at a time. The service operates daily from 5:00 AM to 10:45 PM ET, with departures every 30 minutes. Shuttle seats can be reserved up to seven days in advance, and passengers can bring personal items and a 50-pound bag on board. Before getting into the van, you must show the driver the QR code and PIN sent to you by Uber. Uber’s shuttle fleet partner, called EPS, operates the rides, but the shuttles are branded with Uber.
Uber’s shuttle service has been available in various locations since 2019, but this is the first time the company has offered such a service to and from the airport. Earlier this year, Uber began offering shuttles to and from concerts and sports games. It plans to offer shuttles to more airports in the coming months and years.
The company announced the service as part of its Go-Get Zero event, where it highlighted several new sustainability initiatives. That includes a new EV-only option debuting in 40 cities where Uber has enough electric vehicle drivers.
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