Hoboken Fourth Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos, who is also running for mayor, announced a plan to create permanent $5 ferry rides in Hoboken, describing it as a way to make commuting faster, more reliable, and more affordable for residents of the Mile Square City.
His proposal builds on a recent example earlier this year when the Hoboken PATH service shut down and New York Waterway offered $5 discounted fares so residents could still get to work, and the response was immediate as ridership surged, which Ramos said proved that cost is a major barrier to ferry use.
- Ruben Ramos, Hoboken’s Fourth Ward Councilman and mayoral candidate, announced a plan for permanent $5 ferry fares.
- The proposal follows a PATH shutdown earlier this year when New York Waterway offered $5 fares and ridership surged.
- The plan involves city partnerships with ferry operators to keep fares low, expand schedules, and improve year-round service.
City Partnership to Keep Hoboken Ferry Rides at $5
Ramos stated that the City of Hoboken would work with ferry operators, including New York Waterway, to keep fares at $5 for commuters by providing financial support that offsets costs for residents. He explained that by encouraging more commuters to use ferries, operators could expand schedules, improve efficiency, and provide dependable service throughout the year.
Ramos also said that the PATH system is not improving, the Port Authority is not addressing it, and local action is needed to make commuting more affordable.
Five Dollar Ferries Aim to Improve Hoboken Commuting
Ramos called the initiative “Five Dollar Ferries” and said it would change commuting in Hoboken by making a great option accessible to more people, improving quality of life, and reducing strain on the PATH system while also supporting a cleaner and faster way to reach New York.
