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Not a joke: Sydney's public voted to name its newest ferry, Ferry McFerryface

November 13, 2017

Boaty McBoatface‘s legacy lives on.

Last year Transport NSW started a public competition last year in Sydney, Australia, to name their latest ferry. And now an official name has now been announced: Ferry McFerryface. 

More than 15,000 suggestions were made in the Name Your Ferry competition. The public was allowed to vote using the Name Your Ferry website and the #yourferry hashtag.  

The competition allowed the people from Sydney to take part in the naming process as well as maritime history and they made their voices heard.

Ferry McFerryface will become the latest iconic addition to the harbor. However, this simple competition turned into a perfect example of how ridiculous public voting can be.  Read more…

More about Australia, Transportation, Sydney, Australian, and Public Transportation


Source: Mashable | Not a joke: Sydney's public voted to name its newest ferry, Ferry McFerryface

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