Uber offers a $9 airport ride, but there’s a catch
Getting to and from the airport can be stressful and expensive, but Uber has launched a brand new deal that can make the journey cheap and enjoyable – with a small profit.
The popular rideshare company announced an unprecedented new offer on Tuesday, shockingly proposing a $9 ride to the airport — if you happen to be in New York City.
The tempting offer is only available at specific pick-up stations in Manhattan, requiring travelers to drag their luggage to the meeting point before arriving at LaGuardia Airport.
The popular rideshare company announced an unprecedented new offer on Tuesday, shockingly proposing a $9 ride to the airport — if you happen to be in New York City
The deal, aimed at benefiting commuters looking for a cheaper option than the often expensive taxi, won’t last long as passengers pay just $9 for their first trip, while the fee doubles to $18 for subsequent trips.
The attractive offer is only available at specific pick-up stations in Manhattan, requiring travelers to drag their luggage to the meeting point before arriving at LaGuardia Airport (photo)
The service – which works much like the $2.90 bus offered by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City – is available at several locations in New York, including Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal and Port Authority Terminal.
The deal, aimed at helping commuters looking for a cheaper option than the often expensive taxi, won’t last long as passengers pay just $9 for their first trip, while the fee doubles to $18 for subsequent trips.
Additionally, the reduced rate, which is being introduced to celebrate the rideshare company’s new launch, will only be available during the first month of service.
Users will also share the nearly 35-minute ride with an additional 13 passengers as a luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van will run every 30 minutes from 5am to 11pm, seven days a week.
Each van is fully equipped with leather seats, ambient lighting, charging ports and air conditioning.
Users will also share the nearly 35-minute ride with 13 additional passengers as a luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van runs every 30 minutes from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week
Each van is fully equipped with leather seats, ambient lighting, charging ports and air conditioning
Travelers can request up to four seats and reserve their spot 5 minutes before departure or up to seven days before departure
Travelers can request up to four seats and reserve their spot 5 minutes before departure or up to seven days before their trip.
After booking, commuters will receive a QR code ticket and a unique PIN code to show to the driver.
As with most airlines, travelers can each bring one piece of luggage – a carry-on or checked bag weighing up to 50 pounds – and one personal item that fits on their lap or under their seat.
Commuters can track their journey up to 25 minutes before their scheduled departure.
Since the unveiling of the shuttle service, now called Uber Shuttle, many discerning onlookers have taken to social media to share their thoughts.
‘This is called a BUS. And they already exist for much cheaper,” one user on TikTok said of the new rollout.
Another user added, “It’s a bus that costs three times as much as the regular bus and gets stuck in traffic from Penn Station to LGA.”
Uber Shuttle plans to offer transportation to and from other major locations in the future as the rideshare company is ‘on a mission’ [to bring] affordable shuttle service to as many airports as possible,” Camiel Irving, Uber’s vice president of operations for the US and Canada, told the Wall Street Journal.
