The commission is looking to increase prices annually, starting this October.
The Washington State Transportation Commission is considering bumping prices not once but twice over the next two years. State officials will vote on the matter Thursday at 9 a.m.
“As a Washingtonian who pays taxes, I would like to know what the money is going towards?” asked Mary Hess.Right now, it costs $17.20 for a driver and a standard car to get from Seattle to Bainbridge or Bremerton.passes, riders will have to pay $17.90 starting in October. That fare would increase to $18.65 the following year.The commission says the money will go towards operational costs.
“$419 million over two years have to come from revenues,” said Reema Griffith, Executive Director for Washington State Transportation Commission.“Fares and the ferry system cover about 57% of ferries operational costs and the other 43% comes from general taxes statewide,” said Griffith.This is something riders like Liz feel should be affordable for everyone.Earlier this year the commission asked riders for input during public meetings and ran an online survey.
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