In 1967, Tootsie Taxi was founded by Martin Laschever, servicing the Stony Brook, New York area which included the brand new State University of New York (SUNY) campus. Tootsie Taxi grew to become a respectable sized taxi company. Around the same time, airline travel in the United States was growing.
No place else was that more evident than in the New York Metro area. JFK and LaGuardia airports were booming. In the early 1970's more and more customers were asking Mr Laschever for service to the airports. Late 1972, Mr Laschever took a leap of faith and sold Tootsie Taxi to start his new business.
No place else was that more evident than in the New York Metro area. JFK and LaGuardia airports were booming. In the early 1970's more and more customers were asking Mr Laschever for service to the airports. Late 1972, Mr Laschever took a leap of faith and sold Tootsie Taxi to start his new business.
Services
Winston Transportation Group provides non-stop airport shuttle and black car service to New York City and Long Island airports including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP). We also provide private van charters and sedan car service to and from Bayonne Cruise Terminal, Manhattan Cruise Terminal, and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.
If you have these qualities, you've got what it takes to be part of the Winston Transportation team. Our objective is to provide prompt, clean, courteous, safe and dependable ground transportation services to Fortune 500 companies, universities and individuals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We've been able to achieve this goal largely through the hard work and dedication of the talented people who work for us.
Luxury Private Airport Van to JFK, LGA, Newark EWR, ISP Airports and NYC Cruise Terminals. When you require private service for a large group, WINSTON's new fleet of immaculately clean 11 passenger vans are just what your looking for. From your home, office, school or hotel and get delivered right to the airport terminal.
Reserve Black Car Service to JFK, LGA, Newark EWR, ISP Airports, NYC Cruise Terminals, a night on the town in New York City, or for a wedding or special occasion. Not a taxi, not a stretch limousine, but the logical choice in between. Pamper yourself, as you travel to and from JFK, LGA, Newark or Islip airport, with one of our immaculately clean, late model sedans.
Economical, Safe Airport Transportation to JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, or New York Cruise Ports. By far our most popular service. The most economical way to travel to and from Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) and Islip MacArthur Airports (ISP). Often, half the cost of a taxi and always a more professional and pleasant experience.
Reviews (24)
Alexandria Princivil
Aug 12, 2021
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John Tsiolis
Aug 03, 2021
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So like many others one here we did NOT have a good experience with this company from the representative that was unaccommodating and to the drive that almost side swiped three other vehicles. For 6 adults traveling internationally with 6 big suits cases and a luggage we were in a navigator. Two suit cases in the front seat that impaired the drives view (hence the three close calls) with all of our Carry one at our fee. Driver repeatedly asked for directions which was strange considering was are In the 21st century GPS should be available. Also the gentlemen was a nice man but could not lift our
Jessie R.
Jul 07, 2021
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I had ten employees and two of their spouses staying at the Long Island Marriot on long term assignments. When their stay was over I looked for a shuttle service to pick them up there and take them to JFK in time for a 6:00AM flight. I was concerned because I would not be there to ensure that the pickup was made and that we could do an alternate method to get to the airport if necessary. Made one phone call to Winston and was assured that they would be picked up in plenty of time to make their flight. I was a little concerned about the negative reviews on Yelp, but after reviewing multiple other
Joanne Jones
Aug 25, 2020
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If there was a minus star , I would choose that. In February, my husband and I traveled from our home in Medford to Islip Mac Arthur Airport. Upon return on Feb 18 2020, our pick up was set for 10:50 pm. No one showed up!! Said their car had a dead battery!!
After being told they were " doing their best." waiting until midnight, we finally took a local cab home. $25.00 with tip!! Been waiting for a $78.00, refund from Winston. Many phone calls and much bullsh@$ later, as of today, no credit has been issued. NEVER USE THIS COMPANY... EVER!!!
After being told they were " doing their best." waiting until midnight, we finally took a local cab home. $25.00 with tip!! Been waiting for a $78.00, refund from Winston. Many phone calls and much bullsh@$ later, as of today, no credit has been issued. NEVER USE THIS COMPANY... EVER!!!
Linda N.
Jul 27, 2020
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I was ready to be picked up at 5:07 and didn't get picked up until 6:30. Then went to a food court for another half an hour waiting for another passenger. Driver got a call that he had to go to LaGuardia I was at JFK to get someone else. It took me 3 1/2 hours to get home almost as long as my flight. Don't mind sharing a ride but not waiting 1 1/2 hours to first get picked up and then waiting at a food court and then a different airport. This totally ended my vacation terribly. The driver was very apologetic . never again
Robert Rosado
Jul 17, 2020
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I realized on my way to work on Christmas Eve my Sedans front passenger side tire was completely flat by the time I reached my new delivery job that I started 3 days ago in Medford. I was Blessed to find Steve of Winston Airport Shuttle (Transportation) in less than a few minutes. Just in time I noticed he pulled into the parking lot and he professionally replaced my tire in less than a half hour. Because of his kind heartedness, I was able to go back to work within that same hour. I will forever remember that morning the day before Christmas. I was Thankful I was able to save time, money and energy
Paul Gendreau
Jul 05, 2020
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Company deserves negative stars. Had an experience like many others on here. Driver was nearly 2 hours late picking up from JFK then went to LaGuardia and waited another hour and a half for another passenger, ( did I mention it was supposed to be a private booking?) then went back to JFK to pickup another passenger. I could have walked home quicker. Called dispatcher who yelled at me and told me to get out of his vehicle while we were driving down Belt Pkwy.
This place is the worst! Well never use them again and I advise no one else use them either.
This place is the worst! Well never use them again and I advise no one else use them either.
Nn
Jan 20, 2020
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Had a reservation for family to be picked up at the airport when flight arrives. I call after getting luggage and am told the van scheduled to pick us up broke down so they need to send a new one. Am told by the dispatcher that it broke down some 3 hours earlier and a new car is on its way from over an hour away. Lets count the bad customer service. 1. no one called me. 2. they didn't bother to send a replacement car until I called, knowing it broke down 3 hours earlier. 3. I asked and was told there are no other vans available which is obviously BS since I was at JFK and they are an airport transportation
Donna Blain
Dec 02, 2019
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Be aware of a few things when booking. They don't stick to their own marketing policies and flat out lie to you. Did you know that if you call to be picked up at LGA they will tell you 30 min. even though the driver is way out in Suffolk County, then each half hour they keep telling you he will be there soon. So after an hour and half after you get your bags you are excited when he finally arrives and are looking forward to heading home to the Babylon area, only to find out once your in the car that they have to make a "quick stop" at JFK!!!!!!! So now you are transported to the other side of the
Rebecca B.
Sep 11, 2019
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I had a reservation with Winston Airport Car service to pick me up at LaGuardia airport on 8/14/19. Upon arriving I followed their instructions and called them after claiming my luggage.I was told to go out to pick up area 9 and look for a lady in a wheelchair who would be in the same car driving to Long Island. I was also informed that it would be a 20 minute wait. I found the person waiting at the curb in a wheelchair, introduced myself and we proceeded to wait together. When the wait became 50 minutes, I called Winston again and was told that the car scheduled to pick us up had been in a fender
Brian M.
Aug 16, 2019
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I paid for private car svs to/from airport in advance of my trip. My 1st driver was initially nice, but then proceeded to share his unbearable political views (completely unprompted) which made me feel uncomfortable. Upon landing, after I returned from my trip, I was informed that they were short staffed and we would be forcibly downgraded to a shared ride. We waited over 45 min after landing to be picked up, then proceeded to drive around the airport for an additional 38 min to pick up 4 extra passengers, & be squeezed into a car with strangers. Which made my car ride home Substantially longer
Cm P.
Jul 17, 2019
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Winston phoned 2 minutes after scheduled pickup time and cancelled my ride from my home to LaGuardia airport. They said the driver called in sick. Surprisingly they did not know this until AFTER the time I was supposed to be picked up. When I inquired as to what I was supposed to do the response was, "I don't know". Then I came to learn that I had to Work for my refund! It wasn't automatically credited to my account like a legit business might do. Still waiting for a credit posting to my credit card.
Bottom line: had to scramble to get last minute ride and RUN to plane
Bottom line: had to scramble to get last minute ride and RUN to plane
Ma K.
Jul 06, 2019
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Wait time at the airport curb was 45 minutes. Driver offers to shake your hand, then immediately uses Hand Sanitizer jell to make sure he doesn't get sick from you ! that is insulting (I suggest he uses the jell before hand shake). From hotel to airport - they want you to sit in the car for 2 hours to go to pick other passengers up, I canceled the service and they don't give me back the money (form my hotel to the airport by was only 35 minutes drive by taxi)
Cathy G.
Jun 27, 2019
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G. L.
Jun 24, 2019
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My wife and I reserved a shared sedan and were scheduled to be picked up at 6:45 PM at JFK. We had our luggage and were ready for pick up at 6:56 PM. Our reservation stated that we would be picked up in 10 to 20 minutes after we had our luggage. The dispatcher told us that he was waiting for another customer to pick up their luggage and that the driver would not be able to pick us up until 7:30 PM. When we called at 7:30, the dispatcher told us that traffic was unusually heavy and his driver was stuck in traffic. I called again fifteen minutes later and was told that the other passenger was still
Christine P.
Feb 23, 2019
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We just waited an hour at the airport for our car to pick us up. After a long day of traveling and delayed flights the last thing you want to do is wait in passenger pick up unsure of how close the car is. We made sure the company had our updated flight times and called as soon as we landed. Not once did the dispatcher or driver say sorry. They just blamed the construction and traffic at the airport, (which has been going on for years). As we departed we could see that there was no traffic backed up anywhere, let alone the 45 minutes the driver said he waited at just one light. If we didn&apos
Cindy Simoni
Jan 06, 2019
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I wish I had researched this company before booking with them. I'd give them ZERO stars if I could. When we arrived in Newark, we waited almost 45 minutes at the curb to be picked up. I called three times and their dispatch assured me the driver was 5 minutes away. The driver blamed their dispatch and their dispatch blamed the driver. This is a minor complaint compared to our drive from Long Island to JFK. I called the day before our departure from NY to ensure our driver would be on time. The told me to call 20 minutes before the driver's arrival to confirm. I did that and I was assured a 5:30
Josephine L.
Nov 17, 2018
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I have used Winston many times with mixed results but after last night, never again. I was kept waiting at LaGuardia for over 90 minutes and then when the car picked me up the driver was rude and said I was giving him a tough time when he told me to sit in the front with him because we had to pick up people in Huntington which is an hour away.. I didn't understand why we would be picking people up in Huntington on our way East to drop me off another half an hour east of Huntington, but I quickly found out because that person as well as another additional stop in Holbrook were both going to
Susan Y.
Sep 18, 2018
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Sheree Rotterman
Aug 12, 2018
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If you are a business traveler who might run into a change in plans - do not use this company. There is a 12 hour cancellation policy and as we all know sometimes we do not have that luxury. I did try to use the on line cancellation which would have been within 12 hours but got an ERR message. Called at 8:15 AM (pick up time was 3:15 PM) and advised needed to speak to someone else. Eventually reached person at 11:15 who would not refund my credit card. Did say they would give me one year to use a credit. Tried to explain this was unusual circumstance and would not need need within a year and asked
Muriel W.
Jan 04, 2018
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We have used Winston Transportation at least seven times for both car and van service to the Manhattan and Port Liberty, Bayonne NJ piers. Each time the car or van has arrived early or exactly on time for our trip.
They have never let us down!!!! They have been prompt picking us up from the crowded Manhattan Pier and ape Liberty Piers. The car has always been in the city waiting for our pick up call and arrives in 10 minutes. The van was waiting in the parking lot at the Bayonne NJ Pier. Drivers are polite and helpful.
We depend on Winston for dependable, efficient service to the piers every
They have never let us down!!!! They have been prompt picking us up from the crowded Manhattan Pier and ape Liberty Piers. The car has always been in the city waiting for our pick up call and arrives in 10 minutes. The van was waiting in the parking lot at the Bayonne NJ Pier. Drivers are polite and helpful.
We depend on Winston for dependable, efficient service to the piers every
Joyce S.
Jun 22, 2017
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Run don't walk from Winston Limo. Took their Limo with 2 other couples to attend a wedding. Limo arrived with no air conditioning . I immediately called office and dispatcher said it was a Saturday and I would have to call back on Monday and speak to Joann. nothing could be done about this that day. When I did call on Monday and spoke to Joann she would investigate the matter. Got a follow up call where she said things break down and it is unforeseen. She said on our return it was cooler and air conditioning wasn't necessary. That was her opinion.
I was offered 10percent credit
I was offered 10percent credit
Glen R.
Jul 09, 2016
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Ugh, too bad you can't leave zero stars. DO NOT EVER GIVE WINSTON TRANSPORTATION OF MEDFORD, NY A DIME OF YOUR MONEY. Bar none the worst company I have ever attempted to do business with. I say attempted because the constant aggravation, changing my pickup time, changing from a private van service to a shared bus service, changing the time again (the last 2 occurring 2 days before my pickup), I simply had to cancel and look elsewhere.
So here's the story and I'll try to keep it short:
1. I booked a reservation online for 10 people to be picked up and dropped off at the Manhattan
So here's the story and I'll try to keep it short:
1. I booked a reservation online for 10 people to be picked up and dropped off at the Manhattan
Raul Z.
Mar 02, 2009
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I had to make a last minute booking from my home in Huntington to La Guardia Airport. After reading all the horrible "Super Shuttle" Yelp reviews, I was quite concerned and decided to go for another service. The only other one I could find was "Winston Transportation". With no Yelp reviews to go with, I decided to try it. But I was ready to jump in my car and drive to the airport if the transportation service did not arrive at my house on time.
I did the booking online. I entered all of my personal and credit card information ($5 discount for booking online) and even
I did the booking online. I entered all of my personal and credit card information ($5 discount for booking online) and even
