NYC Ferry One-Way Fare Rises to $5 Starting Monday

Effective Monday October 19, 2026, the New York City Economic Development Corporation raised the NYC Ferry's one-way fare from $4.50 to $5 — a 50-cent increase. A 10-trip pass now costs $30, up $1 from the previous price, while discounted single-ride fares went up five cents to $1.50. The NYCEDC attributed the hike to rising operating and fuel costs, saying the adjustments were necessary to keep the ferry network financially sustainable. The increase applies across all routes in the city's ferry system, which connects neighbourhoods in all five boroughs to Manhattan and other destinations. The announcement drew immediate attention from daily commuters who rely on the ferry as an alternative to the subway and buses. Critics argued the increase burdens working-class New Yorkers, while the agency maintained it had little choice given persistent cost pressures. The fare change represents the first adjustment in several years.