Thursday marks the first day of a new weekday commuter ferry service between Richmond and San Francisco. 

A special ribbon cutting ceremony will take place today starting at 1:30 p.m. 

There will also be free rides open to the public. 

The official start of the ferry service connecting Richmond to the Ferry Building downtown begins today at 6:10 a.m. 

For more information on schedules and service, click here. 

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