> Staffing, ferry fleet numbers a challenge for Washington State Ferries as busy season begins
Staffing, ferry fleet numbers a challenge for Washington State Ferries as busy season begins
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The summer ferry travel season will kick off this weekend.
This spring has come with canceled routes and boats out for repair. Washington State Ferries started its six spring community meetings to discuss its service restoration plan and ask for community input.
Community members questioned crew staffing and the number of vessels in the fleet. Those questions come as 300,000 people are expected to travel by ferry for Memorial Day Weekend.
"Summertime is the Superbowl for the ferry system," said Ian Sterling, spokesperson for Washington State Ferries. "We carry twice as many people in the summer months as the winter months."
Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/travel/washington-state-ferry-system-prepares-for-summer-season/281-b0c8d6d7-678c-41e7-bc17-62e75ce0a1f5