FerryFriend was created by Jordan Soltman in 2014 when he became frustrated with the existing ferry apps and wanted something reliable for his daily commute. The first version of FerryFriend launched in the App Store in September 2014 with a simple goal: provide accurate, easy-to-use ferry information when you need it most.
Over the years, FerryFriend has evolved from a single-platform app to a comprehensive ferry companion available on both iOS and Android. What started as a weekend project has grown into a full-time commitment to serving thousands of daily commuters and casual riders across the Pacific Northwest. We're constantly working to improve the app and add features that make ferry travel easier for everyone.
Jordan has been working in software and design for over twenty years. He concieved FerryFriend in 2014 when he realized as a frequent ferry rider that the existing ferry resources were hard to use and lacked vital information.
Brendan joined the FerryFriend team as an intern to lead the rebuild of the FerryFriend native app to support Android devices.
FerryFriend is developed by True Course Inc., a software consultancy that specializes in working with clients who have never built apps before. We take ideas from initial concepts, through thoughtful design, and into production with apps that people love to use.
We've built applications across diverse industries, including healthcare solutions, MoorBuoys (a marine mooring management app), and many other custom projects tailored to our clients' unique needs.
If you're interested in custom software development or consulting, please reach out to contactus@truecoursesoftware.com
Reach the team with bug reports, ideas, or just to say hello at help@ferryfriend.com.
FerryFriend is not affiliated with Washington State Ferries. All data is provided by Washington State Ferries and is subject to their terms of use. All features may not be available on all routes.
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