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Sydney Ferries has described as "the heart of Sydney and its transport network. (AR 5) network, stretching from Manly in the east of Parramatta in the west. The board is almost evenly divided between travelers and tourists, with around 48% of the total sponsorship commuter travel and 46% of holidays.

The ferry's iconic status, partly due to self-image of Sydney as a seaport. Although it is a relatively small part of the public transport network in the city, which plays an important role in tourism in the city. In recent years, the service has faced criticism that it is too expensive for taxpayers and for poor travelers, and has been described as "little more than a working ferry museum"

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Parry raises important gender issues at the ferry service. Nearly 50% of the cost of ferry travel is borne by taxpayers, even though studies show that the average personal income of a passenger fare is $ 59,425-third higher than the average for passenger rail and bus. In any event, the use of passenger ferry has been in decline for many years. Parry noted that