Judge Blocks Mackinac Island From Controlling Ferry Rates

Judge blocks Mackinac Island from controlling ferry rates

A federal court has temporarily prevented Mackinac Island officials from freezing ferry rates during the peak summer season.

Ferry firm trialling new fixed price fare exclusively for Islanders

The new deal applies to a standard size car, a driver and up to six passengers.

Lawmakers might intervene in cost of Mackinac Island ferry rides

LANSING — Michigan lawmakers are weighing whether to dive into a legal fight over the cost of riding ferry boats to and from Mackinac Island, with both sides of the debate accusing the other of price fixing and a new…

Report: Judge rules Mackinac Island can't control ferry rates, at least for now

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Siding with two ferry companies that serve Mackinac Island, a judge has issued a preliminary injunction and denied the island control over ferry rates, Crain's Grand Rapids Business reports. Shepler’s Inc. and Mackinac Island Ferry Company, both owned by Hoffman Marine, sued the island in March after the City Council rejected a proposal to increase rates. Mackinac Island countersued, arguing that the ferry companies …

Michigan Senate backs Mackinac Island in ferry ‘monopoly’ fight

The Michigan Senate approves legislation allowing Mackinac Island to regulate all aspects of ferry service — including prices.

Federal judge rules in favor of Mackinac ferries in fare dispute

Credit: Credit: Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry A federal judge has ruled in favor of Mackinac Island ferry boat operators that sought to block a local ordinance giving city officials complete control over ferry rates and fees, as a dispute remains undecided over whether the operators’ joint ownership represents a monopoly. U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker granted a request by Shepler’s Inc and Arnold Transit Co. for a preliminary injunction on…