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The demise of SuperShuttle

Hosted by Steve Chiotakis Dec. 17, 2019 Los Angeles

You’ve seen the iconic, bright blue SuperShuttle around LA. You’ve probably ridden in it, or maybe you’ve paid $19 to get a ride home from LAX. Well, December 31 will be the last day of rides for the shuttle service.

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SuperShuttle is going out of business. Its last rides are Dec. 31

Credits

Guest:

Catharine Hamm - Travel editor at the LA Times

Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel

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