State ferry travel will co$t more

On August 10 the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) approved increases to ferry fares beginning October 1, 2023. According to the WSTC, the changes in fares were made “to ensure the state meets revenue requirements set forth in the 2023-25 state Transportation Budget passed by the Legislature and enacted by the governor (Jay Inslee) this year.” The adopted fare changes will raise passenger and vehicle fares by 4.25 percent on Oct. 1, 2023, and again on Oct. 1, 2024.
The current discount for multi-ride passes will also be increased by 1 percent. The additional discount for the multi-ride passes will expire on Sept. 30, 2025. The commission also adopted a policy change to the fuel surcharge rule to clarify that “a fuel surcharge can only be implemented after review and approval by the commission.” Click here for details.