New York & Tri-State + Downtown New York | May 19, 2020

NYC Ferry Service Sees Temporary Cuts, Permanent Changes

Service modifications on NYC Ferry service went into effect Monday, including modifications enacted in response to the COVID-19 crisis along with permanent changes intended to improve system-wide efficiency and cost savings.

Having already been reduced by 30% since March 23 in response to low ridership during the pandemic, service is now temporarily cut back by an additional 20%, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) said.

On a more permanent basis, NYC Ferry has reconfigured three routes: the Lower East Side, South Brooklyn and Soundview. This will allow NYC Ferry to continue serving all existing landings at a lower cost, according to NYCEDC.

“We are also happy to reaffirm our commitment to expansion in Staten Island, Coney Island and Throgs Neck, areas where New Yorkers have endured notoriously long commutes,” said James Patchett, president and CEO of NYCEDC. “We look forward to NYC Ferry service arriving in these locations next year.”

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