Cross Bay Ferry sets new ridership record
April 15, 2022 - The Cross Bay Ferry that connects downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa recently set a new record, taking 53,444 riders across Tampa Bay over the past six months. That represents a 2% increase over pre-pandemic numbers with over two weeks left before the ferry ceases operations for the summer on May 1. Many local leaders hope to soon see the ferry operate year-round. Continuous service requires a bigger boat and more funding, and the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority received nearly $5 million in federal dollars for the ferry in February.