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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Removing bridge tolls is easy, ferry fix is tougher

The government has delayed the promised fare rollback for some of the Vancouver Island commuter runs
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The ferry fare promise involves dealing with B.C. Ferries and that is a problem, says letter writer. (NEWS BULLETIN file)

To the editor,

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena has delayed the much promised fare rollback for some of the Vancouver Island commuter runs.

Vancouver tolls are much easier to remove, thus the speedier response to the election promise. The ferry fare promise involves dealing with B.C. Ferries and that is a problem. Minister Trevena has said that the problem with B.C. Ferries is B.C. Ferries.

The minister said that the government will answer questions regarding ferry fare promises when the budget is brought out in the spring.

There have been comments by some that perhaps a return of the ferries to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure should be considered.

A recent survey commissioned by B.C. Ferries looked into what items should be added for sale in the ferry store on board the main routes. A significant redesign of the store would be part of the plan. Could B.C. Ferries be after more of our cash? Ah well, we will have wait awhile for our promised fare reductions.

Jeremy Baker, Gabriola Island