Multiple challenges ended airport shuttle’s ride

The company behind the 10-year-old Eight Black airport shuttle service blamed the abrupt closure of the company Friday on “a perfect storm — a significant increase in insurance premiums, rising airport and regulatory fees, and steep capital costs.” However, the Longmont-based company also faced a flurry of lawsuits alleging unpaid debts and a deluge of complaints from riders who had been persuaded as recently as three weeks ago to purchase prepaid ride vouchers.