Halifax ferry users left scrambling again amid latest service interruptions – Halifax [Video]

Transit users were left scrambling during the Wednesday morning rush hour when ferry service between Halifax and Dartmouth’s Alderney terminal was cancelled suddenly.

On social media, Halifax Transit initially called the cancellation an “ongoing situation.” That afternoon, the agency told Global News that there was a medical emergency on board.

Passengers, meanwhile, were left feeling confused and frustrated.

“It’s terrible, even with the buses,” one commuter told Global News. “It’s inconsistent. I work downtown a lot, and I have to wait an hour or two to get home.”

Mayoral candidates Waye Mason and Pam Lovelace — both of whom are sitting councillors — say the ferry service is integral to transportation in the municipality.

They agree changes need to be made.

“Where I see the ferry in the very short term is we’re hiring nine more staff, including deckhands and engineers, which will mean we’ll have people on the shore waiting if someone calls in sick or can’t work,” …