Riders of the L train are getting some much needed relief from Councilman Antonio Reynoso and car service UberNYC during the final weekend of the scheduled shutdowns of the L line.
The MTA is shutting down the L line from the 8th Avenue-14th Street stop in Manhattan to Lorimer Street in Brooklyn through May 18.
Reynoso and Uber announced during a press conference on Friday at the Grand Street stop of the L train in Brooklyn that stranded weekend riders will be able to get an uberPOOL flat rate cab ride along the L line for just $2.75, the cost of a subway ride, for the duration of the weekend shutdowns.
“I’ve heard many concerns from my constituents, especially people who work on the weekends and small business owners, about the economic impact of the weekend L shutdowns,” Reynoso said in a statement. “I want to thank Uber for providing an affordable alternative for those who depend on the train.”
In order to use the service, riders must download the Uber app to their smartphone, select the uberPOOL option at the bottom of the screen, request a car within the approved limits and wait to be picked up. By using uberPOOL, a rider may be matched with other riders going the same way. Whether or not a rider is matched, the rate remains the same.
Flat rates will run between 11:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 18. Surge does not apply to these $2.75 flat rates.
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