BC Ferries is testing the waters on fare reductions for customers sailing from Vancouver Island to Tsawwassen and back.

According to a press release, BC Ferries is examining a new commercial saver fare for select sailings to and from Swartz Bay in Victoria, and Duke Point in Nanaimo, to Tsawwassen terminal until Oct. 12. It will net 33 per cent savings, the press release said.

The fare saver is intended for customers who plan on travelling on non peak time sailings, BC Ferries said, who can reserve in advance. Availability is limited and the feature wonB次元官网网址檛 be available for customers who pay at the drive-up ticket booth, the press release said.

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With the commercial fare saver, BC Ferries intends to have customers utilize ferries sailing at B次元官网网址渙ff-peakB次元官网网址� hours, easing congestion at B次元官网网址渕ore popular sailing times,B次元官网网址� and if deemed successful, more discounts could be offered in the future.

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