Brisbane's public transport boss has ruled out a council-funded free ferry service, despite more than 500 residents asking for it.

On Tuesday, Brisbane City Council’s Public and Active Transport Committee discussed a 505-signature petition requesting the council immediately make the cross-river ferry services from Bulimba to Teneriffe free for all passengers.

A 505-signature petition was submitted to Brisbane City Council calling for the Bulimba to Teneriffe cross river ferry to be made free. Credit:Michelle Smith

Chairman Adrian Schrinner said the council did not support the introduction of a free service.

“The services between Bulimba and Teneriffe are not underutilised, so you don’t need a free service to boost patronage,” he said.