Has the NYC Ferry Righted the Ship? The New York City Ferry, once a poster child for municipal hubris, has been quietly turning around its fortunes.
Record ridership numbers and a significant reduction in subsidy per rider are among the metrics that suggest this public transportation system is finally finding its footing.
A Brief History of Futility When it launched in 2017, the ferry was plagued by controversy over its cost, efficiency, and ridership numbers.