The City of Salem and MBTA have reached an agreement to launch a pilot program for the summer 2009 season to introduce the MBTA monthly pass on the Salem Ferry service. Details are provided below. • The monthly MBTA Zone 5 - 8 Commuter Rail and Boat Passes will be honored as valid fare on the Salem Ferry for the following weekday commuter trips: 7:00 a.m. from Salem; the 5:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. from Boston. The passes will also be valid for the Salem Ferry’s newest stop at the World Trade Center dock in the Seaport District. The monthly Boat pass is also valid on MBTA services up to commuter rail Zone 4, so Salem ferry commuters with this pass will now be able to access the MBTA system.
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The City of Salem owns one 149 passenger high speed catamaran named the Nathaniel Bowditch, which it leases to the private ferry company, Water Transportation Alternatives (WTA). The service operates between Memorial Day and October 31. Visit www.salemferry.com for more information.