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flag British Columbia approves four new hybrid ferries, leading to a 3.2% fare hike starting April 1st.

flag British Columbia has approved the purchase of four new hybrid ferries to replace the aging Queens of Alberni, New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Cowichan. flag While the ferry commission approved the expenditure, they did not approve a fifth vessel due to fiscal concerns, leading to a 3.2% fare increase starting April 1st. flag The new ferries will increase capacity on the busiest routes by 12%, but BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez expressed disappointment over the decision, citing long-term savings and demand.

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