An increase in ferry service from Rockland to Westchester is coming, but it’s not going to be very helpful for those looking to cut their transportation costs during the week as congestion pricing is set to begin on June 30th. New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA announced late Friday the creation of a pilot program that they called “an alternative to driving to New York City.” Under the program, Metro-North will begin weekend service for the Haverstraw-Ossining ferry service. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says that’s of no help to weekday commuters…
In a statement, Haverstraw Mayor Michael Kohut said the increased ferry service was long overdue, adding it would help grow “the west side of the Hudson as a tourist and day-tripper destination.” The pilot program does also offer what the state called “massive” monthly UniTicket discounts up to 90 percent on the ferries and buses that cross the Hudson River, and a 25 percent decrease in parking rates for Orange and Rockland residents using Metro-North’s garage in North White Plains.