— from Washington State Ferries —
Please be advised of several changes to the fares on Washington State Ferries (WSF):
The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is Saturday, September 30. On Sunday, October 1, single vehicle fares will return to their non-peak rates. Passenger fares and multi-ride products are not affected by the peak season changes.
In addition, general fare increases and policy changes will take effect on Sunday, October 1.
Changes include:
• 2.9 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles
• 0.8 percent to 1.8 percent fare increase for oversized vehicles (22 feet and longer), depending on vehicle size
• 2.1 percent fare increase for passengers
• Passengers who bring bicycles with trailers will see an increase as they begin paying the motorcycle/driver (stowage) rate instead of the combined passenger fare with bicycle surcharge. Bicyclists towing other kinds of trailers will continue to pay the combined passenger fare with bicycle surcharge.
For more information, please visit the Washington State Transportation Commission’s Ferry Fares page: wstc.wa.gov/
To view the current fares, and those going into effect on October 1, please visit WSF’s Fares Information Page: www.wsdot.wa.gov/
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