San Francisco Bay Ferry considers fare hikes, service cuts as diesel costs surge
San Francisco Bay Ferry considers fare hikes, service cuts as diesel costs surge
The San Francisco Bay Ferry system is weighing fare increases and schedule changes as officials grapple with surging diesel fuel costs.
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco Bay Ferry system is weighing fare increases and schedule changes as officials grapple with surging diesel fuel costs.
Weighing fare increases
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According to the San Francisco Chronicle, agency leaders are reviewing multiple operational adjustments ahead of November to better align service with peak passenger transit times.
Among the proposed changes is the elimination of a low-ridership, mid-morning run between San Francisco's Embarcadero and Vallejo. Cutting the single trip is estimated to save the ferry system roughly $200,000.
Rising fuel costs
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The adjustments come as the nation continues to face elevated fuel costs.
Because San Francisco Bay Ferries rely on diesel fuel—with prices reaching more than $8 a gallon—agency leaders are seeking creative measures to offset the growing expense.
The agency's Board of Directors could discuss potential fare increases during its upcoming meeting on Friday. The extent of any proposed price hike remains undetermined.
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The Source: Information for this story came from the San Francisco Chronicle.