Everybody knows working from home is more fun with a good playlist. Thanks to all the customers who sent me your favorite WFH songs! I've added them to the Boxcar Team's picks, to create our virtual mix tape. I hope it brightens your Friday a bit - let me know what you think after you give it a listen. Want a sneak peak before you listen? Here are our WFH favorite songs, in no particular order: Change – John Waite Ocean eyes – Billi Eilish Germany to Germany – Ratatat COVID-19 Blinding Light – The Weeknd Everything’s Gonna Be Alright – Sweetbox It’s the End of the World, REM Birdhouse in Your Soul – They Might be Giants Hey Jealousy – Gin Blossoms Traffic & Weather – Fountains of Wayne Don’t

I hope you and your families are staying healthy (and sane)! As the disruption due to COVID-19 continues, many customers have asked about purchasing Boxcar gift certificates to help our small business through this difficult time. You have no idea how much your concern means to all of us on the Boxcar Team! We love being part of the communities we serve, and look forward to coming back even stronger when this is all over. We do have gift certificates available at this time, and I’m happy to help you with that. You can purchase a general Boxcar gift certificate, good for either parking or transportation, with a personal credit card. These credits will be good for one year. If you have transit

I hope you and your family are doing well and staying healthy. At Boxcar we're a team, and an important part of that team is our bus drivers, who greet our riders each morning and ensure they get to work quickly, comfortably, and safely. During this difficult time, several of our riders have reached out to ask about our bus drivers, and how they can support them. Luis, Carlos, and Aramis are an important part of our team, and it warms my heart to know that they have come to mean so much to many of you, as well. I know that they really enjoy making your commute a little bit easier each morning, and look forward to the day (hopefully soon) when they can do it again. We are happy to pass on any

As we all work to find solutions in the quickly-changing world of COVID-19, the Boxcar Team wants to continue simplifying your lives in whatever way we can. To that end, we're going to be sharing interesting tips, tricks and companies we have found over the next few weeks, to make things a bit easier for all of us. Here's the first installment! We’re all being bombarded by news these days, and it’s tough to keep up with everything. It's also easy to be frustrated by the number of sources out there. Our friends at The Pickup Line can help! Started by Chatham, NJ, moms as a news source for people waiting in the school pickup line each afternoon, it’s the perfect quick-hit of news when you want

Boxcar has been preparing for the impact of coronavirus for the past month. As expected, it is leading to significant reduction in demand for Boxcar’s core services of parking and transportation. Below is a chart of our parkings the past 7 workdays compared to average. Some actions we have taken to make up for this shortfall already: We are reducing expenditures and fixed costs (advertising, meals, travel, software) On Monday, we launched Manhattan parking for customers that are working to avoid public transit. Suburban Work Space - just like parking spots, offices and churches are renting out their spare workspace through the Boxcar app to our customers who are working remotely We launche

We've heard from lots of customers who would like to drive in to New York City instead of taking mass transit while everyone deals with COVID-19, but dread looking for parking. Great news: Boxcar’s simplified parking is now available in NYC! You can reserve daily garage parking in NYC through the Boxcar app, at 6 different locations: W 3rd St, E 31st St, W 45th St, W 49th St, E 55th St, and E 64th St. This all-day parking, which ranges from $20-$24/day, can be booked now through the Boxcar app. When you arrive at the garage, just show your reservation to the parking attendant, pull into your reserved spot, and go on with your day. Reserve your NYC parking now through Boxcar, and simplify yo

As we head into uncharted territory with the Novel Coronavirus, we are all creating contingency plans and backups in both our personal and work lives. Daily habits, including commuting, are likely to continue to change over the next few weeks. Whether your office has prioritized remote work, or you just want to stay close to home and avoid a crowded commute, Boxcar can help! Even though working from home sounds wonderful, the reality isn't always so ideal. Between kids, pets, and daily distractions (like your Netflix list), it can be hard to get everything done. That's where a remote workspace can help. Through the Boxcar app, you can reserve desk or conference room space in Chatham, Livings

At Boxcar, we are dedicated to offering a simplified, comfortable, safe commute. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus is already impacting the way that people commute and work, and we are monitoring it closely. In the next few weeks, we expect that commuter behavior and expectations will further evolve as everyone works to help reduce transmission rates. As that happens, we’ll do our best to ensure Boxcar’s offerings continue to meet commuter needs. In the meantime, we wanted to update you on what to expect from our existing services, as well as announce a new product. Boxcar Buses After each ride, our buses are wiped down with disinfectant. In addition, deeper overnight cleanings are being done every