Massport partners with Lyft and Uber to launch new shuttle bus service

Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in partnerships with Lyft and Uber, has today launched a new scheduled urban shuttle service at Boston Logan International Airport.

It is hoped that the new service, where users book a spot on a bus instead of individual vehicles, will offer travellers a more affordable, predictable, and efficient way to get to and from the airport.

The new services, available through the Lyft and Uber platforms, allow passengers to book individual seats on high-occupancy shared vans operating along fixed routes and schedules between Boston and several popular locations in and around the city.

“I want to thank both Lyft and Uber individually for collaborating with us on these new shared shuttles to and from Boston Logan,” said Rich Davey, CEO of Massport.

“These are great options for both residents and visitors as they link the airport to popular locations. They give our passengers more flexibility through affordable and reliable transportation options. This initiative helps us advance our efforts to increase HOV travel, ease congestion, and improve efficiency across the airport.”

Unlike traditional rideshare options, these shuttle services are designed to group multiple passengers into a single trip, with designated pickup and drop-off locations.

This approach, says Massport, helps move more passengers in fewer vehicles, reducing congestion on the regional roadway network at the terminal curbs, while providing a reliable, lower-cost option for travellers.

And an added bonus for users is that not only will passengers take advantage of a lower cost ride, they will also get a “Ticket to Skip” where they jump to the head of the TSA security line.

The introduction of urban shuttle services builds on a series of initiatives aimed at encouraging shared and sustainable ground transportation options at Boston Logan.

Massport notes that it continues to evaluate and implement strategies that support HOV travel, reduce emissions, and make better use of limited curb space, ensuring the airport can accommodate growing passenger demand while maintaining a reliable and efficient experience.

“Boston has always been a city that embraces smarter, more connected ways to get around, and we’re proud to be part of that tradition,” said Lyfts head of driver, Yuko Yamazaki.

“This shuttle service is about giving real people a reliable, affordable way to get to Logan — whether you’re a daily commuter, a first-time traveller, or just trying to avoid the headache of airport parking.

“We believe the future of transportation is shared, and partnerships like this one with Massport are how we make that future real for the communities we serve.”