Ferry cuts put economic squeeze on Ocracoke

The North Carolina Ferry System is recognized as the second largest state-run ferry system in the country, but due to a history of cost overruns, the ferry system, by state code, is no longer allowed to go over budget when the current fiscal year ends June 30. It is now about $2 million short due to rising fuel costs, so the ferry system is simply slashing the number of ferry trips. The combination of increasing fuel costs and decreasing ferry trips from Hatteras to Ocracoke Island has had a palpable impact on Ocracoke's economy.
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[@notmyrealname6150]

Start charging a small fee.

[@sunshinenbacon9448]

Just charge people a damn $1 to $5 it will help

[@oceanpyrate]

Charge like they do, on the Cedar Island, and Swan Quarter Ferries........By the length of the vehicles.

[@SLHJR0390]

The problem you'll find is there is still demand, even if you charged, there are not enough boats running to fulfill the demand. Ocracoke used to be a day tripper island to and from Hatteras, and now is a reservation island with infrequent trips to and from the island.

[@steele1289]

What about the Cedar Island Ferry?

[@user-in2fb7ne2o]

Those ferry rides have also been slashed, only running 2x daily.

[@salty_girlNC]

No they run 3x in off season, 5x in busy. check your facts. ​@user-in2fb7ne2o

[@bailbondsyesbailbonds]

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[@salty_girlNC]

@@user-in2fb7ne2o 3x right now