Fares on Washington State Ferries went up by 4.25% on Oct. 1. The increase comes after the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) approved the proposal in August. Washington State Ferries is required to generate $419 million from fares over the next two years, per the state's transportation budget that passed earlier this year. Fares will increase by another 4.25% on Oct. 1, 2024. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/increased-washington-state-ferry-fares/281-42124988-013d-4c6a-bd68-aa899118d77a