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San Francisco Bay Ferry Beats April Ridership Record

SAN FRANCISCO |  MAY 6, 2026 – San Francisco Bay Ferry today announced it beat its all-time April ridership record, registering better than 100% recovery for the fifth consecutive month. The system, which operates ferry service connecting the East Bay to San Francisco and the Peninsula, carried 285,886 passengers in

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San Francisco Bay Ferry to Host Vallejo Ferry Fest on April 18th

Festival Celebrates Ferry Service, Brings Together Mare Island and Vallejo Community   SAN FRANCISCO |  APRIL 7, 2026 – San Francisco Bay Ferry will be hosting its third bi-annual Ferry Fest event in Vallejo on Saturday, April 18th at the Mare Island Historic Core. This festival celebrates the ferry service

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San Francisco Bay Ferry Shatters Ridership Record for March

SAN FRANCISCO |  APRIL 6, 2026 – San Francisco Bay Ferry today announced it shattered its ridership record in March, carrying more than 300,000 passengers over the month. The previous high-water mark for SF Bay Ferry ridership in March was 239,639 passengers in 2019. The 300,917 riders carried by SF

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Service Reliability & Vessel Maintenance: MV Lyra Undergoes Dry Dock

As a transportation agency providing essential public services, San Francisco Bay Ferry is committed to a high level of service reliability to ensure a better passenger experience for daily commuters and recreational riders. One aspect of guaranteeing on-time performance and minimizing disruptions is by scheduling routine biennial “dry docks” for

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Extra Ferry Service Added for 2026 Lunar New Year Parade Crowds

In anticipation of larger crowds traveling across the Bay for the San Francisco Lunar New Year Parade this Saturday, March 7th, extra afternoon and evening trips will operate on the Oakland & Alameda ferry route in addition to the regular weekend schedule. Riders are encouraged to arrive early, as ferries

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