FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Best way from EWR to downtown Manhattan
View Single Post
Old Mar 16, 2016 | 7:52 am
  #49  
7Continents
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: New York City
Programs: AA,BNV,HIL
Posts: 913
Good tip

Originally Posted by themicah
In theory UberX and Lyft are now illegal at EWR unless you happen to get a NYC TLC licensed livery vehicle. Practically speaking there isn't much risk to the passenger, but if you want to help your driver avoid the potential for a fine, sit in the front seat of their car, and if a cop asks say it's your friend.
This ride can be incredibly cheap now that Uber reduced their prices, I just give the driver a bit extra of a tip. The driver actually gave me the same type of instructions to be chill about the ride.
7Continents is offline