Hullo Celebrates Two Years

Downtown-to-downtown Hullo ferry service is celebrating two successful years in the business. Since launching in August, 2023, the company has shuttled multiple times a day between Vancouver and Nanaimo, growing 40 percent year over year. 

The Coal Harbour terminal in Vancouver means easy access for passengers, making it more convenient for commuters from the Island. Hullo’s late night special event service has made attending concerts and sporting events seamless and more affordable for those coming across the Strait of Georgia.

"The stories we hear from our passengers are the true measure of our success," says Ryan Dermody, Interim CEO. "When we hear about a grandmother being able to take her grandkids to the aquarium for a quick day trip, or professionals redefining their work week, we know we're making a real difference in people's lives every day. We're incredibly proud of the role we play in connecting communities and are more committed than ever to improving and expanding our service."

In its two years of service, Hullo has established a record of reliability. 95 percent of its sailings have operated, with 90 percent of those departing within five minutes of its scheduled time.

"Every day, we see how we're helping people see family and friends more often and have new adventures," says Sekhar Angepat, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Hullo. "Our goal wasn't to simply redistribute travellers from traditional services, but to grow the entire travel market. By creating new possibilities like same-day event trips, we're enabling journeys that people simply weren't making before. The stories we hear from our passengers confirm we're on the right track."

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