This week, BC Ferries announced its decision to remove the 3.4 percent fuel surcharge added to all ferry fares. The decision came into effect on Wednesday December 17.
“The price of fuel is coming down,” says BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall. “The price of diesel is not dropping as much, but we’ve purchased our fuel at a cost that is lower, and are locked in at that price.”
BC Ferries President and CEO Mike Corrigan said in a press release that this is great news for holiday travellers.
“We know that fare affordability is an issue for our customers and we are pleased to be able to reduce the cost of ferry travel, as every bit helps.”
For travel to Bowen, the surcharge amounts to $1.45.
While BC Ferries will be increasing the number of sailings to Vancouver Island over the holidays, route 8, between Horseshoe Bay and Snug Cove, is back on to the summer schedule until December 29.
The Bowen bus service has adjusted to this temporary change, and is not offering any service on Christmas Day.
