If BC Ferries applies the full increases they are allowed what would fares look like from Swartz Bay? The possible increases are 4.1% on April 1 2013, 4% on April 1 2014 and 3.9% on April 1 2015.
Fare Current Apr 1 2013 Apr 1 2014 Apr 1 2015 Apr 2008
To Tsawwassen
Adult $14.85 $15.45 $16.05 $16.70 $13.00
Child $7.45 $7.75 $8.05 $8.40 $6.50
Car $49.25 $51.25 $53.30 $55.40 $43.00
Family of 4 $93.85 $97.65 $101.50 $105.60 $82.00
To Fulford Harbour
Adult $10.90 $11.35 $11.80 $12.25 $8.70
Car $32.25 $33.55 $34.90 $36.25 $24.85
To other Gulf Islands
Adult $11.45 $11.90 $12.40 $12.90 $9.00
Car $36.25 $37.75 $39.25 $40.75 $27.75
The increases are above the current rate of inflation in Canada including projections out to 2015. The total increase is 12.5% over the three years. I have also listed the fares as they were five years ago, the 2008 fares are off peak fares which show us we had about a 14.2% over five years or an average of 2.7% per year which is in line with inflation. From April 1 2008 to April 1 2015 it looks like we will see close to a 29% increase.
I do not think the increased fares will improve traffic levels on the ferries and I have no idea what this means for the finances of BC Ferries.
For comparison, the current fares on the Coho to Port Angles cost $17.00 for an adult and $44.50 for the car.
The current fare for the Washington State ferry from Sidney to Anacortes is $18.00 for an adult and $29.90 for the car. They have a different youth fare structure, $14.45 for ages 6-18. They also offer a discount for short vehicles
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