NYC Ferry Discount Program
Terms and Conditions – New York Harbor School Students Pilot Program
NYC Ferry (“NYCF”) administers the Ferry Discount Program (“Ferry Discount Program”). The Ferry Discount Program permits eligible individuals to purchase a reduced fare One-Way Ticket for the NYCF. As of April 2023, NYCF has launched a pilot program to allow currently enrolled students at the New York Harbor School to participate in the Ferry Discount Program for the purpose of getting to and from school.
These are the terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) for those seeking and/or qualified to participate in the Ferry Discount Program as currently enrolled students at the New York Harbor School.
By submitting an application to the Ferry Discount Program, you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.
Enrollment in the NYC Ferry Program:
You must submit an application online, in person, or by mail to enroll in the Ferry Discount Program. Please allow up to thirty (30) days for application processing. You must also meet the below eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be a currently enrolled student at the New York Harbor School. When completing your application, you must submit an image of your New York Harbor School ID with Student ID number and issue date clearly visible.
The email address listed on the application must be the same as the email address associated with the New York City School Account belonging to the applicant. The Student ID number listed on the application must match the Student ID number listed on the documentation provided.
How the Discount Program works:
- NYCF will make the reduced fare $1.35 One-Way Ticket available on the NYC Ferry App to verified Ferry Discount Program users, and in-person sales at the Wall St./Pier 11 ferry landing.
- Ferry Discount Program users may purchase their in-person tickets at the Wall St./Pier 11 ferry landing with a valid photo ID, Monday – Sunday between 8am-7pm.
- One-Way Tickets will be valid for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
- Once activated, the ticket will be usable for up to 120 minutes for a single ride and transfers within the NYCF system in the same direction.
Lost or Stolen Paper Tickets:
Lost or stolen paper tickets will not be replaced.
There are no ticket refunds. All sales are final. Not for exchange, resale, or transfer.
Expiration of Ferry Discount Program:
Your enrollment in the Ferry Discount Program will expire on June 30, 2024.
Renewing Enrollment in the Ferry Discount Program:
You must reapply for each school year that you are enrolled as a student at the New York Harbor School. To confirm eligibility, you must reapply using a Student ID issued within 365 days of your application.
Availability:
Ferry Discount Program discounts will only be available while the Ferry Discount Program is in effect.
Changes to These Terms and Conditions:
NYCF may change the terms of the Ferry Discount Program at any time by notifying you of such changes by any reasonable means (before they take effect), including by posting revised Terms and Conditions on the NYCF website. Your use of the Ferry Discount Program following any changes to these Terms and Conditions will constitute your acceptance of such changes. If you do not wish to continue using the Ferry Discount Program under the updated Terms and Conditions, you may terminate your participation by contacting us.
Unless as otherwise stated in these Terms and Conditions, should any provision of these Terms and Conditions be held invalid or unenforceable for any reason or to any extent, the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions will not be affected, and the application of that provision shall be enforced to the extent permitted by law.
Governing Law:
You agree that the laws of the state of New York, without regard to conflict of laws provisions, govern these Terms and Conditions and any dispute that may arise between you and NYC Ferry or its affiliates.
Ineligibility:
If you are found ineligible to participate in the Ferry Discount Program, you will receive an e-mail or letter describing the reason that your application was deemed ineligible. If you think the denial was a mistake, you can request a review of your application or renewal application. You must make this request within 14 calendar days from the date on the notice you received.
Restrictions:
The Ferry Discount Program discount may only be used by the person to whom it has been validly issued. Use of your Ferry Discount Program discount by any other person may result in your removal from the Ferry Discount Program.
Penalties:
If you allow use of your Ferry Discount Program by anyone else, you will receive a 60-day suspension from the Ferry Discount Program. After the 60-day suspension ends, you can reapply to the Ferry Discount Program. If you commit a second offense, you will be permanently disqualified from the Ferry Discount Program.
If you intentionally provide misinformation to NYCF or otherwise seek to mislead or defraud NYCF, you may be permanently disqualified from the Ferry Discount Program.
Disclosure:
NYC Ferry will treat information concerning current and former applicants and participants as confidential and may only disclose such information:
- To the person who is the subject of the information or such person’s legal representative;
- If authorized in writing by the individual to whom such information pertains, or if such individual is not legally competent, by such individual’s legal representative;
- If so ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction; and
- To a law enforcement agency or district attorney’s office that serves NYC Ferry a judicial subpoena or judicial warrant.