Beginning in fall 2012, San Juan County residents will need reservations to drive onto the ferry.   - File photo / 2004
File photo / 2004
Beginning in fall 2012, San Juan County residents will need reservations to drive onto the ferry.

WSF ferry rate increases on hold till corruption allegations are investigated


June 1, 2010 · Updated 10:26 AM 

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From The Islands Sounder:

The State Transportation Commission has voted to delay further consideration of ferry fare adjustments until ferry operational reviews are completed.

Washington State Ferries is fielding allegations by KING 5 TV investigators who say engineers padded their paychecks by working unnecessary overtime.

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