Over the last several years, many models of cars and trucks have grown in length, width, and height. For that reason, coupled with the rising costs of doing business, the Cross Sound Ferry has announced that starting March 1, its fares will be raised and restructured.
"These larger vehicles have negatively impacted the number of vehicles we can carry per crossing, thus reducing our revenue," the ferry company explained.
It will introduce separate rates for three types of passenger-car sizes: standard, large, and extra large. For commercial vehicles, trucks, and cars with trailers that measure over 23 feet in length, the company will apply the same peak and off-peak travel structure that it has historically used for passenger cars.
"These changes are intended to balance supply and demand, and to more fairly charge vehicles based on their size," according to the announcement. "These changes also include a modest increase in our fares, which is necessary due to the fast-rising costs of labor, fuel, and other expenses."
Former fares will apply to travel reservations made before March 1 for use on later dates, "assuming no changes happen to those reservations"; for example updating departure times or changing the class of vehicle. The ferry company is maintaining its current Captain's Card incentive program.
Full details can be found on the company's website, longislandferry.com, under the "fares" tab.
