Eight Black Airport Shuttle Shutdown Leaves Travelers Stranded

For ten years, Eight Black Airport Shuttle kept Boulder and Longmont residents connected to Denver International Airport. On June 13, 2025, it all ended overnight — leaving riders with hundreds of dollars in unusable vouchers and little clarity on when, or if, they’d see their money back. With owner Simon Chen now promising refunds that could take up to a year, affected travelers are scrambling for alternatives while the company navigates what it called a “perfect storm” of financial pressures.

Shutdown Date: June 13, 2025 · Reason: Insurance cost surge · Founder: Simon Chen · Affected Area: Boulder County, Colorado · Customer Impact: Stranded travelers, refund demands