AAA: LIRR strike could put stress on cars
AAA Northeast spokesperson Robert Sinclair Jr. stands in Elmont on Sunday. Credit: Morgan Campbell
What happens when the car you use to drive to the train station from your Long Island home is now being used for the trip to Queens or Manhattan?
This could mean more breakdowns, leading to more traffic on a day that already has multiple commuting challenges, said Robert Sinclair Jr., of AAA Northeast.
Sinclair told NewsdayTV’s Andrew Ehinger he’s concerned there will be a need for more tow trucks and other assets available to deal with more service calls.
These cars are “going to be pressed into service for a long, slow commute,” Sinclair said. “And long trips stress vehicles mechanically much more than short trips. During a normal rush hour, one person breaks down, and you've got traffic backed up for miles. Imagine that happening multiple times?”
Sinclair said he hopes people are “packing their patience” for the challenging commute.
Lisa joined Newsday as a staff writer in 2019. She previously worked at amNewYork, the New York Daily News and the Asbury Park Press covering politics, government and general assignment.
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