Super Shuttle cancelled at LGA/other airports?

I know this probably belongs in the off-topic forum, but since this potentially affects travelers into the city to see theater and not everyone checks the off-topic forum, I’m posting here.

So as long as it’s the cheaper option (for someone with checked luggage like me), I usually use Super Shuttle. I simply cant beat $20 each way from/to the airport even if it takes longer to get to my destination.

Anyway, I was checking my checking account tonight and saw that I’ve been refunded for both my Super Shuttle ride from the airport on Friday and also my returning ride to the airport on the 11th. When I checked the SuperShuttle app, I saw that both rides were now listed as past rides. So I called and was told that they no longer service New York City. When I asked the reason why, the representative said something vague about lacking the internal capacity to continue to service New York.

So then I checked Lyft and they still appear to be servicing LaGuardia at least. But when I checked Uber they are not servicing LaGuardia anymore although they still be appear to be servicing JFK.

Anyone know what is going on? A quick internet search only revealed that Uber/Lyft won a ruling against the city over restrictions on empty vehicles cruising recently.

Updated On: 1/2/20 at 11:39 PM

I don't know what you were checking but I have no trouble booking a pickup at LGA with Uber right now. (Maybe they were overwhelmed tonight if that's when you checked, since a zillion people are coming back into the city tonight obviously.)


As long as we are on the subject however, you may be interested in Via, which is an Uber-like company that is heavily oriented to shared rides. They now have a flat shared ride for $15 from LGA. check ridewithvia.com for details. (I use via in the city sometimes, but not from LGA. I prefer the bus/subway connection, but I'd try Via.

HogansHero said: "I don't know what you were checking but I have no trouble booking a pickup at LGA with Uber right now. (Maybe they were overwhelmed tonight if that's when you checked, since a zillion people are coming back into the city tonight obviously.)


As long as we are on the subject however, you may be interested in Via, which is an Uber-like company that is heavily oriented to shared rides. They now have a flat shared ride for $15 from LGA. check ridewithvia.com for details. (I use via in the city sometimes, but not from LGA. I prefer the bus/subway connection, but I'd try Via."

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I’ve already downloaded the Via app and signed up for an account. Unless I’m missing something, you can’t schedule a future ride, but that’s okay. I’ll be using this on Friday. Thanks again. $15. Much cheaper than the almost $70 Lyft was quoting me for Friday.

Perhaps you have been black listed or blackballed from the ride services?

I hear this is a "thing"

https://goairportshuttle.com/

seems to still work

Thanks all. Lots more options than I was aware of!! I plan on trying Via tomorrow since it’s the cheapest, but goairportshuttle.com also looks promising.

Updated On: 1/2/20 at 10:57 AM

It has always amazed me how expensive it is to get from LGA to Times Square area since it is less than 10 miles. I have used Super Shuttle and it was ok if you had plenty of time to get to airport. This is why I try to fly into JFK or Newark when I visit NYC so I have train options which are much cheaper.

like I said before, I too use the train from JFK to midtown, but only tried it back to the airport once and missed my flight, so i get nervious on the return trip, but will try this time and give my self an extra hour just to be safe. There are also buses to port authority but I;ve never tried those.

The MTA's new Q70 bus is actually pretty good if you don't have too much luggage (so maybe not for you, Miles). Comes pretty frequently, and gets you a free transfer to a bunch of subway trains. Depending on traffic, it's often the quickest way to Midtown, or at least takes a comparable amount of time, for $2.75.

Justin D said: "like I said before, I too use the train from JFK to midtown, but only tried it back to the airport once and missed my flight, so i get nervious on the return trip, but will try this time and give my self an extra hour just to be safe. There are also buses to port authority but I;ve never tried those."

Are you talking about the subway or the Long Island Railroad? I'd recommend the LIRR out of Penn Station over the subway even though it costs a little more. The trains are on a set schedule to Jamaica/AirTrain and it's easier to manage luggage on those trains as well.

RWPrincess said: "Justin D said: "like I said before, I too use the train from JFK to midtown, but only tried it back to the airport once and missed my flight, so i get nervious on the return trip, but will try this time and give my self an extra hour just to be safe. There are also buses to port authority but I;ve never tried those."

Are you talking about the subway or the Long Island Railroad? I'd recommend the LIRR out of Penn Station over the subway even though it costs a little more. The trains are on a set schedule to Jamaica/AirTrain and it's easier to manage luggage on those trains as well."

I second the LIRR recommendation, for trips both to and from JFK. You've got to take the AirTrain between JFK and Jamaica regardless and while it is more expensive than the Subway, there are no other stops along the way (some trains may have 1-2, but I've definitely done it "express" many times). LIRR is also an option going to/from Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn.

I come from Boston so I almost always just take Amtrak, but like yankeefan, if I fly I avoid LGA like the plague.