A rate increase for riding Washington ferries goes into effect May 1.
See the new rates here (PDF file).
Passenger fares will increase by 2 percent and the vehicle/driver fare is increasing 2.5 percent on all domestic sailings.
A 2.5 percent increase on all international fares will also occur.
This is the second part of two part increase approved by the Washington State Transportation Commission. In addition to these increases, the peak Sseason surcharge also goes into effect beginning Thursday, May 1 through Tuesday, September 30 for vehicles and drivers paying full fare.
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