NYC Ferry fares could increase next month under a proposal set to go before the New York City Economic Development Corporation board Wednesday.
Under the proposal, the cost of a one-way NYC Ferry ticket would increase from $4.50 to $5, effective Oct. 19. The price of a 10-trip pass would rise from $29 to $30.
The EDC said the fare changes are intended to “increase farebox revenue while maintaining the system’s overall growth and accessibility to all riders.”
The proposed changes would increase the discounted one-way fare from $1.45 to $1.50.
The EDC has also proposed making the unlimited two-day ticket — which was introduced as a pilot in late 2025 — permanent. Its $15 price would remain unchanged under the proposal.
The ferry’s most recent fare increase took effect in September 2024, when the single-trip fare rose from $4 to $4.50 and the 10-trip pass increased from $27.50 to $29.
At that time, the discounted fare for seniors, people with disabilities and low-income riders increased from $1.35 to $1.45. The discount program was also expanded to include all New York City high school students.
The EDC’s board is set to vote on the hikes Wednesday morning.