The latest problem has forced officials to withdraw the boat from service, even as frustrations over the regularity and reliability of island access grow.
Fresh questions are being asked about Toronto’s aging fleet of ferries after another crash was reported while one of the boats was trying to dock downtown.
Toronto police told Global News the initial call for help suggested a ferry had crashed into the dock. The incident did not result in any injuries but Toronto was forced to yank the ferry out of service. Through the warm summer months, when demand to travel to the island is at its highest, the city has faced repeated complaints about queues to get on ferries and a lack of service.
“Although well-maintained, the current ferries are between 50 to 100 years old and beyond the average industry lifespan,” it added.Toronto is in the midst of planning to replace its diesel-powered fleet with electric vessels, but it’s not expected to be completed until 2026.
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