Quote Originally Posted by Chicago48 View Post
The water taxi costs about$3 a ride up and down the river. Nice ride, but it doesn't travel in the winter months. It's used by working people.

NYC also has the Staten Island Ferry, which I once used to commute to Manhattan. It runs year-round, is free of charge, and is about a 30 minute ride that gives great views of the Statue of Liberty and the downtown skyline. For people living on Staten Island, it is a significant form of transportation, but it is predominantly used for commuting. It runs less frequently in off-times and is much less traveled.

The Staten Island ferry was originally a car ferry, but since 9-11, cars have not been allowed. In fact, three new ferries delivered for service after 9-11 were designed for cars and have car bays, but cars have never been allowed on them.