The New L

01/08/2019

Update from The New L:

As you may have seen, the Governor of New York recently announced that there is a high likelihood that the L Train will no longer shut down full time for repairs.

The New L was founded on the principle of bringing viable mobility solutions in order to fill wide gaps where the city could not. Over the last few days, we’ve spoken to countless residents along the L, including those who have signed up for our waitlist. Ultimately, we have come to the decision that as long as the current plan of record remains as-is, then providing scheduled buses across the east river bridges starting in April is no longer the best way to serve the residents of NYC.

We strongly believe that a holistic approach to city transportation is a crucial role of government, and is needed to ensure accessibility, connectivity, safety and overall livability. If the New York State and City governments are able to meet the mobility needs of its NYC citizens, then this is the best case scenario. In the future, if we find that we no longer have confidence that this is the case, and the proposal does not go as planned, then you can bet that The New L team will be back. The New L has the necessary logistics, infrastructure and partnerships in place to readily launch operations, if need be. For now, we will be winding things down, and rooting for Cuomo’s plan, the MTA, and most of all - our fellow Brooklyn residents :)

Best,

Jaime Getto
Founder, The New L

As you may have seen, the Governor of New York recently announced that there is a high likelihood that the L Train will no longer shut down full time for repairs.

01/04/2019

The New L via Gothamist

Hold up. Why don't we need to shut down the L train anymore?

01/04/2019

The New L via Business Insider |

Despite NYC's L train shutdown being cancelled, The New L isn't ready to shut down.

01/04/2019

The New L via The New York Times |

On Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo upended nearly three years of planning. Here’s what this abrupt U-turn means for Brooklynites, East Villagers and the rest of the city.

11/28/2018

The New L via New York Magazine The Strategist | 38 Surprising, Delightful, and Weird Gifts Under $200 🎁
“A one-month membership for your soon-to-be-stranded Bushwick friend” 🚐
http://nymag.com/strategist/article/holiday-gifts-under-200.html

Kooky, beautiful, and useful finds, including A Star Is Born karaoke, a single-origin turmeric, an Hermès cereal bowl, and much more.

11/14/2018

How locals are preparing for April’s L-train shutdown.

11/12/2018

New York Magazine | November 12-25 2018 | Tales from an impending subway apocalypse.‬
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/11/tales-from-the-impending-l-train-apocalypse.html

09/20/2018

A First Look at 'the New L,' the Startup Community’s Solution to the L Train Shutdown via VICE

For $155 a month, L train passengers can take an ultra-lux alternative that offers free WiFi and a breakfast bar.

09/19/2018

Thanks to everyone who came out for our inaugural ride and kickoff event last week. The New L started out as a way for a few concerned friends to ensure they could keep their apartments and still get to work on time during the shutdown.
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//MATH//➕➖➗✖️There are 400k daily riders of the , 225k of which depend on the getting to/from Manhattan through the Canarsie Tube that will shut down for ~15 months come April 2019. The MTA’s proposal will only provide suitable public alternatives for about 15% of that affected population. It became clear that a gap needed to be filled, with a suitable and realistic alternative, which is why we decided to open up the service to the public. Without new transit available there would be chaos.
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🚐 We’re here to increase accessibility to transportation for all Brooklynites during the .
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🍎 Special thanks to our lovely event host Brooklyn Cider House
😋 Delicious on-board breakfast bars provided by Grass Roots Juicery
⚠️ Disclaimer: Unfortunately, there won't be any bright pink lights on board your morning commute. This was solely for our launch event 🤓 + all seats of the 14-passenger vehicles will be forward facing.
🔊 I Have A Tribe - Yellow Raincoat (Frank Wiedemann rmx)

09/12/2018

The New L via PBS MetroFocus

08/29/2018

The New L via Cheddar

A major New York City subway line that transports hundreds of thousands of commuters is shutting down in April. "The New L" is a luxury transportation service that will run during the shutdown, with amenities like Wi-Fi and breakfast. Jaime Getto, President of "The New L" tells Cheddar what users of...