I chartered a school bus for a Saturday morning pickup to take 35 teens on a 20 mile one-way trip…read morefrom Bergen Co. to Rockland Co. Chestnut Ridge did a fine job. The bus arrived at the orgination on-time. The bus had seatbelts & was clean. I explained to the bus driver passenger safety is #1 to me. There is no rush, no need to speed. The driver did just that - no speeding. Everyone arrived safely which is important to me. If I need to charter a school bus again, I will use Chestnut Ridge.

A game-changer if you live in the city and want to explore this huge park (Harriman State Park),…read morebut don't have a car. We took the Metro-North Port Jervis train to get out of the city on Saturday and rode it up to the Tuxedo Train Station, and as soon as we got off the train, we saw the shuttle stand. It's actually inside the old train station, near the platform. The volunteer bus riders suggested the best trail for us (we had our dog and wanted to do an overnight, but didn't want to hike too far.) We ended up going on the red trail and staying at one of the old shelters and then catching the bus back on Sunday morning. There were a few other campers there the night we went but it didn't matter and it was a quality evening. The bus is reasonable (5/per person) and leaves right on time, the only dowside is the shelters aren't right on the water so you have to bring your own drinking water if you're staying overnight. But I might come back and just ride the bus through the park. It's really pretty and I take a lot of pictures, especially in the fall, and Harriman is really exceptional once the leaves start turning color. Until this shuttle started I had no idea how big Harriman park is but now I know. You can pick up trail maps right at the train station if you go on the weekend. There's also a large farmers market right in the parking lot when you get off the train so we brought peaches and apricots on the hike.

Fantastic experience from start to finish - had a nice brunch here and it was exactly what we…read morewanted - love the atmosphere and the food is always excellent. Service is top notch! Burrata is a top choice for us, and loved the avocado toast.

We went to the Lodge Steakhouse for the first time after several wonderful meals at the Cantina…read more The setting was absolutely breathtaking. We felt like we were walking through a fairytale-like winter wonderland in Idaho or Jackson Hole. It had just snowed and truly looked magical. Perfect landscape design and and lighting. The dining room itself is equally elegant, decor is on point, upscale and super-tasteful, and atmosphere is fantastic. We were SO excited about the drinks, wine and food menus. Ordered liberally to try a lot of different things, and... womp womp. While the plating and presentation of all we ordered was perfect, the taste did not rise to the level of the presentation. The martini had a strange undertone, The Pinot was thin and underwhelming. The oysters all had pieces of shell in them from how they were shucked that then had to be fished out from one's palate (and there's no way to do that that's not awkward at a full table). The octopus was overcooked. They serve garlic biscuits, which were tasty but we didn't finish them bc no one was blown away. The duck - skin was scored properly but not given enough time time crisp or pan not hot enough, so served soggy, tho the meat was done correctly. All dishes sat upon a turnip puree, with the duck having additional (also soggy veggies), and the steak having additional shredded cabbage. French fries came out nearly cold but in a nice metal basket lined with parchment. They looked perfect and then the bite was, well, not hot. Mashed potatoes were good. Presented well. Perhaps the highlight of the evening? The service was very good, by the way. Staff was fantastic. It's just that something was a near miss on the food... very heavy handed, the unique tastes and freshness of the ingredients cooked out of many... a very different experience than had in the cantina, where the food has been perfect each time. 2 Coffees, 2 sodas, 1 martini and one glass of wine, 2 apps, 3 entrees, and one dessert with standard tip came out to just under $500. It's a lot for an underwhelming meal. Food wise, if I were to recommend a fine dining establishment where the food is superlative for the same price, I'd say Hudson House in Nyack, hands down. While they don't have the same ethereal setting, the culinary aspect cannot be beat. They do have oysters that are shucked correctly and a killer steak au poivre with pomme frites that's incredible. Perhaps we'll try this place again in the future. Not sure if it's new? Only just learned about the Lodge Steakhouse part, so who knows. Summary: Overall, gorgeous setting, food presentation. Staff service: lovely, actual taste of each dish: meh.

I have not been in the area in quite some time so it was really nice to stop at a rest stop that…read morewas just so clean and updated. I did notice that they had changed the name from the previous New York State rest stop and they had did a lot of remodeling to the inside and outside. They had a lot of great things to offer like a Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Shake Shack, Starbucks and they even had an espresso bar station. It was really high end looking and a lot better than what I expected. The bathrooms were very busy, but they were also very clean. I also like that there was a lot of seating and a lot of tables for people to sit down and maybe work or eat with your friends and family while you are on the road. I also felt like the prices were pretty reasonable compared to what I've noticed, just coming from the airport.

On our road trip to Montreal, Canada, we stopped to use the bathroom and get a bite. The place was…read morespotless and quiet. It seems like not a lot of people use the highway. I saw some familiar food and coffee shops, such as Starbucks and Panda Express. It was a nice rest area.

I cannot believe it's been 8 years since I first reviewed Reliable. Last night David picked us up…read moreand brought us home. Just as witty as he was 8 years ago. Thank you for being reliable! See you again soon!

Reliable rides was friendly efficient service at a reasonable price. I came in at 1am to Suffern…read moreand he was able to get me quickly and take me all the way to Nyack. I had to be willing to split the cab with some strangers but it was better than waiting on the street for 45 mins. Driver knows all of rockland well and will gladly talk your ear off. Really lives up to the name. Very reliable.

Horrible. You book online the day prior, give your credit card number, receive an email back from…read morethem, you count on having the service, right? Wrong. They don't show up. You call to find out, they say that their confirmation is not a confirmation, and now the price went up. Crooks!!

The driver was friendly enough, he was nice enough to pick us up when we were stranded at the train…read morestation. But when we called to have a driver pick us up and take us back to the station we were told it would be over an hour. Apparently the one car they had was all booked up. How do you only have one car for a cab company. I understand you are in the sticks but you aren't that far in the sticks.

I was not answered quickly and they were not able to help me. I am not sure of the reason.read more

Great communication and wonderful service! Jimmie was amazing - so friendly and accommodating. He…read moremade the whole travel process that much less stressful! Highly recommend and will absolutely use again!

Best limo service I've used. The cars are immaculate and the service is extremely reliable. This is…read morea well run company! I will definitely be using Smooth Ride as my ride of choice from now on. Highly recommend. Linda Mandell

This has to be the very best car service ever! Nathan is truly professional very considerate…read more.. and an excellent driver. His attention to detail is perfect. I am so impressed with this company, and highly recommend their superb service.

A Hudson Valley wine tour to celebrate a friend's landmark birthday was perfect! Hudson Valley…read moreBucket list did an outstanding job coordinating the day from transport and an itinerary of beautiful wineries to a magazine photo worthy picnic lunch orchestrated by an on-site host. Our group of 12 were treated like special guests everywhere we went and we were wowed by the friendly, welcoming reception at each stop and the delicious wines we were able to taste. HVBL made planning this event easy and the day memorable

Becky was the best and the day couldn't have been planned any better! Best time ever !read more