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Manchester, NH 03103
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Airport News

Manchester Shuttle Pilot Program Proves Successful! Private Ground Transportation Company to Offer High Frequency, Affordable Service to Northern Massachusetts and Boston

June 18th, 2008

Understanding the long-term economic importance and customer service benefits associated with establishing an adequate level of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) connectivity between the airport, the densely populated region north of the City of Boston and the expansive network of the MBTA subway system, the airport launched a pilot shuttle bus program called the "Manchester Shuttle" to help demonstrate to private ground transportation companies that there was a demand for regularly scheduled bus/van service between the airport, northern Massachusetts and the City of Boston.

This 18-month pilot program, designed to aid in the development of a sustainable ground transportation network, now carries between 500 - 900 passengers per week and has shown private companies that a strong market for this type of service does exist in Manchester.

Beginning on July 1, 2008, Flight Line, Inc. will offer hourly service between the airport and several popular destinations in northern Massachusetts, as well as the City of Boston for just $19 each way.  The emergence of this new high frequency, affordable service has eliminated the need to continue our pilot shuttle program.  More information and an on-line reservation system can be found at www.flightlineinc.com. 

According to Airport Director Mark Brewer, A.A.E., "the goal of the pilot program was to stimulate demand and entice private ground transportation companies to take a harder look at offering these service at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.  We are pleased that Flight Line, Inc. has committed to increase service at Manchester and improve connectivity between the airport, northern Massachusetts and the City of Boston."

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