Lake Champlain Transportation Company is raising the ticket prices for ferry services. These new rates will go into effect on Thursday, April 3rd. Why raise rates?
Lake Champlain Ferries operations manager Heather Stewart says this is the first hike since 2008 and it was needed now.
“It’s basically costs. The cost of steel. The cost of paint. The cost of healthcare. Healthcare is a biggie for us. That has gone up right through the roof,” says Stewart. (Lake Champlain Ferries Defends Rate Increases)
The increase of ferry crossing rates will affect the Grand Isle, VT to Cumberland Head, NY crossing and the Charlotte, VT to Essex, NY crossing. However, the commuter discount of 30% will remain in effect for those who purchase commuter cards or commuter books.
New Ferry Crossing Rates
According to ferries.com the new rates will be:
Vehicle & Driver <19′ Long………………………………..$10.00
Adult Passenger…………………………………………………………$4.00
Senior (65+) Passenger…………………………………………………………$3.50
Child 6-12 Passenger…………………………………………………………$1.75Vehicle & Driver > 19′ Long
Over 19′ to 27………………………………………………… $15.75
Over 27′ to 36’…………………………………………………$21.75
Over 36′ to 45’…………………………………………………$28.00
Over 45′ to 54’…………………………………………………$33.75
Over 54′ to 63’…………………………………………………$41.25
Over 63′ to 72’…………………………………………………$49.50
Over 72′, add…………………………………………………….$1.30
Motorcycle & Driver……………………………………………$6.50
Adult Bicycle……………………………………………………..$5.00
Child Bicycle……………………………………………………..$2.75
The prices above do not include the fuel surcharge. Check the LCT website ferries.com to see if fuel surcharges are in effect. You can contact LCT with any questions at 802-864-9804.
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