The Associated Press
SEATTLE — Fares are increasing for rides on Washington State Ferries.
KING TV reported that effective Tuesday, there will be a 2.5 percent fare increase for vehicles and a 2 percent fare increase for passengers.
There would be an additional 5 percent increase for oversize vehicles on a route running from Anacortes to Sidney in British Columbia.
Fares are expected to rise again in May.
The Washington State Transportation Commission approved the changes, in addition to pilot programs to test reduced fares for low-income riders and use of a system to collect fares electronically.
The reduced fare pilot program could begin next year but is contingent upon legislative funding.
