Breakaway News Volume No. 21 Issue No. 6 June 2016

Dad Day of Summer

 Mom had her fun, now it’s the other parent’s turn! June 19th is Father’s Day, and we wish all our paternal customers out there a happy, healthy Father’s Day. If you’re sending dad that hibachi he’s always wanted, or something equally special, Breakaway can deliver it for you. If it’s yet another strange tie, you’re on your own. 

Clean Getaways 

Of course, now that summer is here, it’s time to plan that getaway to the Hamptons, or the Jersey Shore, or wherever your favorite summer hideaway might be. Whatever your location, we’ll schlepp your stuff.   Send us your beach chairs, your surf boards, your burgers yearning to be fried! Our couriers can deliver to your favorite spot on the dot. 

Electric Boogie 

We don’t normally compliment our competitors/colleagues in the delivery business, but hats off to DHL for having the first electric vans to be used in delivery, something we’ve long wanted to do. Dubbed “climate-friendly” vehicles, each one is $50,000 with a tax credit. That’s a lot of carbon, so we’re building our own electric van. We’re just looking for a looooong extension cord. 

This Just In 

We’re mailin’, sailin’, and wailin’. Better than failin’ flailin’ and bailin’! 

Ship Accelerator 

Breakaway’s mobile app, from Hypership, is getting a boost. You can use it to summon a courier for delivery from anywhere and everywhere. Be sure to check the app store for the upgrade – now with latte!  (okay, we’re making that bit up)..

Crit Criminy! 

Speaking of Father’s Day, June 19th is also the day for another yearly event: the Harlem Skyscraper Criterium. Held every year at Marcus Garvey Park in NYC, this has an entry level group for average folk, as well as a 20 lap race for the super fit dads (and moms) of the cycling community. See you there! 

Barking in Dog Days 

Summer is here (or shortly will be; the solstice is on the 20th) and it’s already really hot. That’s not going to get better anytime soon (at least not until we get that long extension cord to lower our carbon emissions). But what we can do is deliver you all the accouterment of summer: your AC, your sunglasses, your sunscreen. Order it, have us deliver it, and you’ll be as cool as the proverbial cucumber. 

Stump the Band 

Last month we asked where the first automated fare collection (AFC) system was implemented. Answer: The first AFC or automated fare collection systems were installed in 1964 at the Kew Gardens and Forest Hills LIRR stations as an experiment. 

T-Shirt Question 

For what notable event was the Empire State building lit up in blue and white last month? The first one to call Gil Ortiz with the correct answer will win a coveted Breakaway T-shirt.