The price for single rides is rising, but frequent users can still get the old price.
New York City has grown its ferry organization extensively over the past few years , but its increased popularity has occur with more examination into its finances . Now , the system has officially raised prices for some passengers .
First revealed in a pressure conference held on July 14 in Astoria , officials announce that fare for a single ride would startle from $ 2.75 — the price of a subway or bus drive — to $ 4 . The change is meant to raise more money from tourer and other infrequent ferry rider , who often use the system for rubber-necking or trips to the beach . It go into essence on September 12 .
For commuter and other frequent riders , however , prices will remain the same thanks to a new tag option . 10 - packs of tickets will be available for $ 27.50 , maintain the $ 2.75 transportation for those who employ the system more often . The city will also be introducing discounted fare of $ 1.35 for elder , multitude with disabilities , and those who participate in the Fair Fares Program for low - income New Yorkers .
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The metropolis also launch a new serving call the Rockaway Rocket this summer . It ’s a premium , reservation - based pilot programme which offers lineal ferry service from Rockaway to Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan on summer weekends and holidays , bypassing the Brooklyn Army Terminal stop and guaranteeing you a seat on a path where lines can be long . The religious service be $ 8 each style and ran from Saturday , July 23 until Sunday , September 11 .
These changes come as the ferry system has face increased fiscal scrutiny in recent months . It is subsidized by taxpayers at a far high charge per unit than other form of public transportation , with a $ 12.88 subsidy for every $ 2.75 drive , fit in to a late Comptroller report . The ferryboat system ’s passengers have an average income of $ 100,000 a year , accord to 2019 data , far gamy than the city ’s heap or subway riders . The metropolis Comptroller recently recommended that the system increase its menu to reduce its reliance on taxation dollar .
To learn more about ferry schedules and tickets , visit theNYC Ferry website .
