VDOT backtracked on its plan to cut service for the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry starting July 8.
As previously reported, VDOT planned to reduce service for the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry, which runs 24/7 every day of the year, citing staffing problems.
Today, VDOT said the reduced schedule would no longer be implemented.
“As staffing and vessel resources allow, the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry will remain operating under the summer schedule that went into effect May 27 to accommodate the increase in ferry passengers during the summer travel season,” the department stated.
With the summer schedule, a boat crosses the James River about every 20 – 30 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Meanwhile, VDOT said it’s actively recruiting to fill vacancies on the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry team. Those vacancies include a full-time chief engineer position.
VDOT said a chief engineer is required on for every ferry service and there is an industry-wide shortage.
The department is encouraging qualified people to apply for positions on the ferry, including the chief engineer position, which has a listed salary range of $71,414 – $116,048 and a closing application date of July 14.
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