In August 2008 we did research into various ferry fares around the world. So we are now doing an update and comparison over 2 years later.
The Waiheke ferry is still up there among the most expensive in the world, not really a change there. Note that the $344 August 2008 fare was brought back to $310 in January 2009 and then increased to $315 until the recent rise to $330 in October 2010.
What has changed is an increase in the number of integrated ticketing systems available for all transport modes within a geographical region, something we are still waiting for in Auckland.
The Waiheke ferry is still up there among the most expensive in the world, not really a change there. Note that the $344 August 2008 fare was brought back to $310 in January 2009 and then increased to $315 until the recent rise to $330 in October 2010.
What has changed is an increase in the number of integrated ticketing systems available for all transport modes within a geographical region, something we are still waiting for in Auckland.
Service | Aug 2008 | NZ$ | Oct 2010 | NZ$ | Notes |
$344 | $330 | Valid for Waiheke ferry, bus and selected Auckland bus services | |||
$245 | $252 | ||||
US$118 | $166 | US$3.75 a trip | $4.90 a trip | New operator, electronic prepay | |
US$55 | $78 | US$53.50 | $70.30 | ||
US$275 | $361.50 | Brand new but limited service | |||
Free | Free | ||||
Free | Free | ||||
A$1,280 to A$2,200 a year | $1,562 to $2,684 a year | A$41 to A$57 a week | $53.70 to $74.70 a week | New zone system, all modes | |
Boston ferries* | US$198 | $279 | US$198 | $260.30 | Valid for all mode travel |
US$170 | $240 | US$170 | $223.50 | 40 rides within one month | |
Hong Kong Star Ferry* | HK$110 | $20 | HK$125 | $21.20 | |
C$73 to C$136 | $99 to $184 | C$81 to C$151 | $106.60 to $198.70 | Zone based, all travel modes | |
US$87 to US$127.50 | $123.50 to $181 | US$82.45 to US$125.15 | $108.40 to $164.50 | ||
£150.80 | $392 | £163 | $343.70 |
Notes: All prices are for monthly passes and ferry travel only, unless stated otherwise. The exchange rates are at Aug 2008 and Oct 2010.
* denotes not an island service, passengers have other (land-based) transport options
Late additions:
Vlissingen-Breskens* (Netherlands): €69.50
Vlissingen-Breskens* (Netherlands): €69.50
Den Helder-Texel (Netherlands): €30 (for 30 return tickets on an electronic chip-card)
1 comment:
What's interesting is how we stack up against the Isle of Wight..almost identical, and unregulated there too! There's been a campaign there too, with MP support. Just goes to show, unless ferry prices are regulated, they are sky high. Public transport should be public :-)
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