PORT TOWNSEND — Washington State Ferries officials will recommend 5 percent fare increases Thursday during the Washington State Transportation Commission’s regular monthly meeting in Olympia.
“It will be a 5 percent increase for all routes, including Port Townsend,” said Susan Harris-Huether, a customer information officer for the ferry system
She said Washington State Ferries also plans to reduce costs 5 percent by cutting overtime.
Washington State Ferries is also planning on providing new on-board services — like e-mail — to raise revenues by an additional 5 percent.
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