DRBA postpones hearing on ferry fare changes

A virtual public hearing set for 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12, to discuss the goals and objectives of proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been canceled. DRBA officials announced Jan. 9 that the meeting is postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Among the changes to be considered are fare adjustments to reflect inflationary pressures, along with selected fare decreases to encourage family and multi-trip travel at the bistate agency’s southern crossing facility.

“We typically introduce a fare change every other year, which is designed to help reduce the operating subsidy of the ferry, but also to make travel for families and multi-trip passengers more affordable over time,” said Heath Gehrke, director of ferry operations. “This year, we are holding a virtual public hearing to get some feedback from our guests as we move to implement some proposed changes. We are interested to hear what the public has to say.”

To learn more, go to drba.net/events/ferry-public-hearing-2026.