NYC ferry fares jump to $5 as new prices take effect for riders - PIX11

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Riding the NYC Ferry now costs more. A fare increase took effect Monday, raising the price of a one-way ticket to $5, up 50 cents from the previous fare. The cost of a 10-trip pass also increased, rising by $1 to $30. Discounted one-way fares increased by 5 cents to $1.50. The fare hike comes as the city grapples with higher operating and fuel costs. The New York City Economic Development Corporation, which oversees the ferry system, cited those rising expenses as the reason for the increase. The changes took effect immediately for riders using the city's ferry network.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Download our connected TV app Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.

The Yarmouth ferry. (Province of N. S. photo) YARMOUTH: People and businesses that rely on the Yarmouth ferry can continue to do so with an extension agreement signed by the Province and Bay Ferries Ltd. The service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine, will continue to operate in 2027 as it has been, from May to October. The Department, in partnership with operator Bay Ferries, will explore options to secure a sustainable, long-term future for the service that strengthens connections, supports local economic growth and maximizes Nova Scotia’s investment for years to come. “Knowing that the Yarmouth ferry will continue to operate uninterrupted next season is a success under difficult circumstances,” said Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works.

An extension agreement has been announced by the province for Yarmouth ferry service to meet increasing demand. According to a release, the agreement between the province and Bay Ferries Ltd will see ferry service continue to operate in 2027 from May to October between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine.

Nova ScotiaAs the provincial government continues to look for a long-term arrangement for the ferry that sails between Nova Scotia and Maine, the cabinet minister responsible says it would be an “ideal option” if the province could buy the vessel servicing the route. N. S. government announces one-year extension of service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, MaineMichael Gorman · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:38 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 17Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Nova Scotia government announced Friday a one-year extension of the ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine. (Michael Gorman/CBC)As the provincial government continues to look for a long-term arrangement for the ferry that sails between Nova Scotia and Maine, the cabinet minister responsible says it would be an “ideal option” if the province could buy the vessel servicing the route.

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A Rhode Island man was arrested Sunday morning for allegedly breaking into and damaging an Attleboro middle school and assaulting multiple police officers, police said. Jamison Grover, 25, of Pawtucket, faces three counts of assault and battery on a police officer, breaking and entering in the nighttime, and other charges, Attleboro Police said. He is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Attleboro District Court. Grover also allegedly took property belonging to a student from the school and damaged 13 window screens, for which he faces an additional 13 counts of malicious destruction of property over $1,200, police said. Officers responded to Brennan Middle School on Rathbun Willard Drive around 4:45 a.m. on Sunday after an alarm system in the building registered motion in several locations, police said. A search of the school revealed numerous lockers had been “rummaged through,” police said. Grover was located after officers determined he had allegedly entered one of their police cruisers while it was parked outside during their investigation, police said.