the next vesal is either there or shortly thereafter coming. >> reporter: the company said it was rung 11 ferries, up from its normal eight. they can carey 149 to 700 passengers. so with bart down and buses full, commuters are left with nothing to do but settle in and enjoy the view. >> it's a beautiful view, you know, the bay, the bridge. it was a serene experience in a way. >> reporter: for some, the scenery didn't seem to pass fast enough. >> if you're in a hurry, something to do in the city, it takes longer to get here. >> reporter: the ferry company was stepping up boat maintenance in between runs, waiting and watching like everyone else with no end in sight. >>> more details now. the bart strike is said to be taking a toll on the economy and the environment. the bay area council says it gathered data that shows the extra traffic on the roads is general rating more than 16 million pounds of carbon. it's blamed for wasting nearly 18,000 gallons of gas and that adds up to more than $3 million. the bay area council estimates the skost is $73 million a day in lost worker productivity.