Amtrak7 Posted May 21, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 21, 2011 NY Waterway East River ferry starts in June 20 minute rush hour, half hourly off peak summer, hourly off peak winter. 7 days a week, Fri-Sun Governers Island Service. Fare $4 any terminal pair, $12 day pass, $1 bike surcharge, free shuttle bus. Map for those who don't want to open the page: http://nywaterway.com/ERF-LandingPage.aspx I think this is going to be one huge flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted May 21, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 21, 2011 I may try this out when im down this summer. I think it would work if its marketed right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traildriver Posted May 22, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 22, 2011 I think it would be a tougher sell than the North River ferries. There are so many more East River bridges and tunnels to 'compete' with. It would only really appeal to those that could make use of its landings without then having to transfer to a bus. Most people would prefer a one-seat ride, if available. Otherwise its use is really only a novelty to try once or twice. It could possible do better if it provided parking lots, such as at Port Imperial, but where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Fe via Willow Posted May 25, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 25, 2011 Wow! :cool: Thanks for the ferry good news:tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted June 3, 2011 Service starts June 13th. Free rides till the 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted June 3, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 3, 2011 I'm definally going to try this. NYWY B/O is properly going to busy for East River, properly going to tell riders, "This bus is for East River" when bus go west 34th St and east on 42nd St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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