"NYC's Unsung Heroes of the Water: City Ferries Ride the Wave of Popularity. Despite New York's notoriously congested streets, a fleet of city-run ferryboats is quietly revolutionizing the city's transit landscape. With a surge in ridership, these vessels are not only providing a vital transportation link for commuters but also gaining a surprising following on social media. From Instagram-worthy views of the Manhattan skyline to the nostalgic charm of old-school ferry travel, the city's ferry fleet is winning hearts and minds as it charts a new course for sustainable and efficient transportation in the Big Apple."


The city-run fleet of ferryboats is seeing a surge of riders — and social media fame — as it tries to navigate New York’s challenging transit landscape.