Oakland-Alameda Water Shuttle Suspended on First Day

Service halted due to vessel damage just hours after its inaugural trip across the estuary.

The free shuttle service launched with 37 one-way trips planned daily between Alameda and Oakland.
Crews discovered damage above the water line, leading to an immediate suspension of service.
Repairs were completed overnight, but the shuttle awaits Coast Guard inspection before resuming operations.
The vessel, named Woodstock, had successfully transported over 450 passengers before the issue was identified.
The shuttle is part of a two-year pilot program funded by local transportation and air quality agencies.