A long-running Clyde ferry service has closed 'with immediate effect'.
Staff at the Renfrew to Yoker Ferry announced that the vessel would no longer be sailing from May 31.
The team say that the closure is due to a decline in passenger numbers following the opening of the new Renfrew Bridge earlier this month.
The service provided a link between the north and south banks of the River Clyde.
It was said to have not received any funding and relied solely on customer fares.
Members of the crew thanked passengers for their support over the years and stated that it was 'the end of an era'.
The ferry previously sailed seven days a week between 6.30am and 6.30pm on weekdays and 10am and 6.30pm on weekends.
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A statement published to the Renfrew to Yoker Ferry's X [formerly Twitter account] reads: "Hi folks, you have probably been expecting this message.
"The ferry is closing effective immediately. Since the bridge opened, the passenger numbers have gone down, and this past week dropped to a level that it is no longer viable to keep running.
"We didn't get funding, but only passenger fares kept us going. A huge thank you from us to all of you who used the ferry.
"Some of you, every day. Many became personal friends. Yes, the bridge is a real pain when it's unavailable, sometimes for hours, but that's just swinging bridge life, and those of us who live locally will get used to it.
"So goodbye from all the Renfrew to Yoker staff. It is certainly the end of an era. We will see you around."
Important message
— Renfrew-Yoker Ferry (@therenfrewferry) May 31, 2025
Hi folks you have probably been expecting this message. The ferry is closing effective immediately.
Since the bridge opened the passenger numbers have gone down and this past week dropped to a level that it is no longer viable to keep running. We didn’t get…
Supporters shared their sadness at the news in the comments.
One person said: "Sorry to hear you didn't get funding. Thanks for all the journeys for our cycling group over the years.
"We love the wee ferry. Wishing you all the best."
A second added: "Sorry to hear this, but knew it was likely. Thank you for all your years of service to our community and to the Clyde."
Meanwhile, a third commented: "Oh no. Sorry to hear this. We had a wee hurl on it last year, as I was always curious about it.
"It was fabulous, glad we did. All the very best."
A fourth wrote: "Gutted guys, it was a pleasure every morning."
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