Catharine Hamm

Travel editor at the LA Times

Travel editor at the LA Times

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Drive or fly? Airbnb or tent? Tips for safe summer traveling during COVID-19

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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.

The demise of SuperShuttle

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.

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