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NYC Ferry reports record ridership in first 3 months of 2023

NYC Ferry transports 1M passengers during first 13 weeks of 2023
NYC Ferry transports 1M passengers during first 13 weeks of 2023 00:23

NEW YORK -- NYC Ferry is reporting record ridership.

More than 1 million people boarded ferries during the first three months of 2023.

Most people are traveling the East River, Astoria and Soundview routes.

In February, a faster route was added in South  Brooklyn that reduces the commute by 20 minutes.

The ferry system launched in 2017.

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