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Oct 16, 2026
Naphtali MoedSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Of course.
Daniella Garcia-Loos AlmeidaGUEST
So there's only a couple ways to get there, and the best way to get there is through the SF Ferry.
Ethan Delven LindseyADVERTISER
Angel Island.
Ethan Delven LindseyADVERTISER
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John DavidsonHOST
Yeah, that's incredible.
John DavidsonHOST
Now, I also know that an- another role you've had involves the San Francisco Bay Ferry.
Pippin DewGUEST
Yes.
John DavidsonHOST
Tell me about this unique role.
Pippin DewGUEST
Yeah.
Pippin DewGUEST
So, uh, I'm a gubernatorial appointment to the San Francisco Bay Ferry.
Pippin DewGUEST
So we are the, um, maritime transport, public transportation agency, um, also known as the Water Emergency Transportation Authority.
Pippin DewGUEST
Um, and so, uh, SFA Ferry's origins came about, um, during the Loma Prieta earthquake, actually.
Nancy ChenHOST
The organization says since its patrols started in 1989, it has held more than 300 companies accountable for polluting the water They call it the best way to cross the bay, and according to passengers, that's true.
Nancy ChenHOST
The San Francisco Bay Ferry scored 99% passenger satisfaction in its most recent survey.
Nancy ChenHOST
It's now carrying more passengers than before the pandemic.
Nancy ChenHOST
Ferry ridership is up 14% from last year.
Nancy ChenHOST
The San Francisco Bay Ferry serves Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, San Francisco, South City, and Vallejo.
Nancy ChenHOST
Coming up, consequences for robo-taxi companies.
Nancy ChenHOST
The new fines for blocking first responders.
Liz BiroHOST
Zach, thank you.
Liz BiroHOST
Today, SF Bay Ferry officials are set to discuss those high diesel prices.
Liz BiroHOST
It comes after officials revealed this week that they plan to cut the 11:30 AM trip between San Francisco and Vallejo starting in November due to fuel costs.
Karina NovaHOST
And officials are also considering fare increases up to 50 cents if diesel prices keep climbing.
Zach FuentesCORRESPONDENT
Whoa, now boarding for Vallejo.
Suzanne PhanCORRESPONDENT
There are other trips to Vallejo, including one scheduled for an hour before and after that 11:30 departure.
Suzanne PhanCORRESPONDENT
SF Bay Ferry explained the change.
speaker_7UNKNOWN
Volatile diesel prices are affecting everyone in the Bay Area.
Suzanne FonCORRESPONDENT
We can tell you that the midday ferry heading to Vallejo is being eliminated now.
Suzanne FonCORRESPONDENT
SF Bay Ferry says they got to make that move.
Suzanne FonCORRESPONDENT
It'll save them about $250,000.
Suzanne FonCORRESPONDENT
They say it's a necessary move because diesel prices are sky high.
Suzanne FonCORRESPONDENT
Vallejo now boarding for Vallejo.
Suzanne FonCORRESPONDENT
There are other trips to Vallejo, including one scheduled for an hour before and after that 1130 departure.
Suzanne FonCORRESPONDENT
SF Bay Ferry explained the change.
speaker_26SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Volatile diesel prices are affecting everyone in the Bay Area.
Amanda Del CastilloHOST
Plus, the skyrocketing gas prices prompting public transit changes in the Bay Area.
Amanda Del CastilloHOST
We are hearing from SF Bay Ferry officials about their plans and why they may not see relief until next year.
Nancy ChenHOST
And it is a great Friday morning to be a Swifty Taylor Swift releasing a new album overnight, kind of.
Nancy ChenHOST
The Life of a Showgirl, the encore, includes four new tracks.
Nancy ChenHOST
meantime, pushing fuel prices even higher across the country.
Nancy ChenHOST
California's average for gas right now up five since overnight to 6 29 a gallon in the Bay Area.
Nancy ChenHOST
Sonoma County has the highest prices right now, averaging 6 55 and you see right there, 8 44 diesel even more at 8 44 Today, SF Bay ferry officials are set to discuss those high diesel prices.
Nancy ChenHOST
It comes after officials revealed this week that they plan to cut the 11.30 a.m. trip between San Francisco and Vallejo starting in November, and that is because of fuel costs.
Scott PiehlerHOST
San Francisco Bay Ferry has launched a discount rideshare program funded through a grant from Uber.
Scott PiehlerHOST
Eligible passengers can now receive a discount of up to $2.85 per ride on shared UberX trips between the Alameda Seaplane Ferry Terminal and any address within the city boundaries of Alameda.
Scott PiehlerHOST
Passengers can access a voucher code through the SF Bay Ferry website.
Scott PiehlerHOST
After obtaining the code, users can add it to the Wallet tab in their Uber app.
Scott PiehlerHOST
The discount will then be automatically applied when an eligible shared UberX ride is selected.
Scott PiehlerHOST
Full details at AlamedaPost.com slash news.
Scott PiehlerHOST
While $2.85 might not seem like much, every little bit does help, and you might be happy to have that break because SF Bay Ferry is feeling the crunch of the national run-up in diesel fuel prices.
Scott PiehlerHOST
Fifteen of the system's 18 ferries run on R99 renewable diesel.
Azul Dahlstrom-EckmanGUEST
We're talking about, you know, smaller East Bay transit operators, such as LAVTA and Union City Transit, as well as Golden Gate Transit.
Azul Dahlstrom-EckmanGUEST
San Francisco Bay Ferry.
Azul Dahlstrom-EckmanGUEST
And I think that's sort of to get this sort of regional support that this measure needs, right? So it's a five county measure.
Azul Dahlstrom-EckmanGUEST
So you need Santa Clara County's buy in.
Liz BiroHOST
Now, civil rights attorneys are calling on a judge to extend the federal monitor for at least a year.
Cameron BaughHOST
It could soon cost you more to ride the San Francisco Bay Ferry due to rising fuel prices.
Cameron BaughHOST
The ferry's board will meet tomorrow to discuss how to offset the rising cost of diesel.
Cameron BaughHOST
One option is adding a surcharge to fares.
Brian KranzCORRESPONDENT
I'm Brian Kranz, KQED News.
Natalia NavarroCORRESPONDENT
San Francisco Bay Ferry is canceling its 1130 a.m. weekday trip from San Francisco's Embarcadero Pier to the Vallejo Docks starting in November.
Natalia NavarroCORRESPONDENT
The scheduled change announced this week is due to record high diesel prices.
Natalia NavarroCORRESPONDENT
Alexis Matsui is with the agency.
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Azul Dahlstrom-EckmanSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
We're talking about the VTA.
Azul Dahlstrom-EckmanSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
We're talking about, you know, smaller East Bay transit operators, such as LAVTA and Union City Transit, as well as Golden Gate Transit.
Azul Dahlstrom-EckmanSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
San Francisco Bay Ferry.
Azul Dahlstrom-EckmanSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
And I think that's sort of to get this sort of regional support that this measure needs, right? So it's a five county measure.
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