BC FERRIES FARE HIKE APRIL 1

BC Ferries Fares
Increase On April 1

BC Ferries is reminding customers of adjustments to passenger and vehicle fares effective April 1, 2008.

Fares will increase by an average of 7.3 per cent on the three major routes connecting Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland and an average of 4 per cent on the remaining routes in accordance with the price cap provisions set by the BC Ferry Commissioner in September 2007.

Rates for prepaid discounts on the minor routes will also increase April 1, 2008. In addition, as of April 16, 2008, customers presenting prepaid paper tickets that are either not stamped with a price or stamped with a price that is below the current fare will be required to pay any price difference at the ticket booth.

Northern route prices have already been set through September 30, 2008 in recognition of the planning requirements of northern tour operators. Fare increases are necessary due to the rising cost of fuel as well as operating and capital expenditures.

The cost of fuel remains an ongoing concern for BC Ferries. If world oil prices remain at the current historically high levels, BC Ferries expects a fuel surcharge will be automatically implemented by the fall.

Fares on both Nanaimo runs will be $43.00 for vehicles and $13.00 for passengers effective April 1/08. No, this is not a joke. Just 'dig a little deeper', and smile about it.

To view complete Nanaimo BC Ferry Sailing Schedules and current conditions at Nanaimo Ferry Terminals use this LINK.