AGENCY TESTIMONY
Ridership trends and recent records
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NYC Ferry has experienced significant growth in ridership, setting new records and introducing successful seasonal services. The system has seen increased popularity, particularly during peak seasons.
- Achieved over 7 million riders in fiscal year 2024, an 8% increase from the prior fiscal year
- Set summer ridership records with more than 3.1 million boardings between Memorial Day and Labor Day, a 7% increase from summer 2023
- Introduced successful seasonal services like the Rockaway Rocket and Rockaway Reserve
- Generated approximately $300,000 in revenue from premium ticketing programs in July alone
James Wong
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We are proud to say that NYC ferry has continuously hit ridership records over the past year with over 7,000,000 riders in fiscal year 24.
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An 8% increase in ridership from the prior fiscal year.
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And those who rely on NYC Ferry the most, our 5 day week riders are 47% non weight.
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Since 2022 NYC Ferry has worked to enhance the NYC fair experience during peak seasons by introducing new services such as the Rockaway Rocket, Rockaway Reserve, and South Brooklyn's faster connections.
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This past summer, ridership has been particularly robust with the return of the Rockaway Reserve and the launch of the Rockaway Rocket from Greenpoint And Long Island City.
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NYC Ferry set summer ridership records across the system with more than 3,100,000 boardings between Memorial Day Labor Day, a 7% increase from summer of 23.
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Summer weekend travel to Rockaway Beach remains popular, and premium ticketing programs brought additional revenue back into the system.
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In July alone, the Rockaway Reserve And Rocket generated approximately over $300,000 in revenue back to the system.
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We will have data on August ridership and revenue in the coming days and expect these numbers to be consistent if not higher.
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As you've heard today, NYC Ferry is always looking for ways to improve the system.