John MacKenzie chats with Lawrence Mason, Daintree Business Identity, about needing a second ferry for the Daintree.

John MacKenzie chats with Lawrence Mason, Daintree Business Identity, about the Douglas Shire Council's hope of negotiating a private operator to run the Daintree River Ferry crossing.The vessel will soon require replacing and many are using the opportunity to call for a bigger barge or a better alternative.  The proposal of a small bridge has been met with controversy by many residents who enjoy the isolated atmosphere of the region.The ferry service currently transports over 200,000 vehicles per year and operates nearly 20 hours each day.