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Loss of carbon tax helping BC Ferries stem sea of red ink, offset fare hikes

  • BC Ferries announced on August 20 that it will offset future fare pressures by eliminating the provincial carbon tax, but this will not lower fares for customers at this time.
  • The provincial carbon tax savings will help maintain consistent fares for customers, avoiding sudden changes related to fuel prices.
  • BC Ferries indicated that it must provide a fare rebate but warned this could lead to higher operating costs from 2029 to 2032.
  • The proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner aims to allow the use of carbon tax savings to avoid sudden ups and downs in travel costs.
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Loss of carbon tax helping BC Ferries stem sea of red ink, offset fare hikes

BC Ferries has submitted an application to the commissioner to change the "set price," preparing for a time of increased expenses

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Sooke News Mirror broke the news in on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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