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New Maine State Ferry Rates

AUGUSTA - New rates for the Maine State Ferry Service will take effect on October 1st. The rulemaking process was officially completed on September 19th. That months-long process involved public hearings, conversations with community members, and island visits by Maine Department of Transportation staff.

"We feel this new rate structure strikes a reasonable balance considering all of the various and sometimes competing concerns we heard from those who rely on the Maine State Ferry Service," said MaineDOT Commissioner Bruce Van Note. I want to thank everyone involved particularly the members of the island communities for their engagement, thoughtfulness, and hospitality throughout this process.

Details about the new rate structure and answers to a list of frequently asked questions can be found here:https://www.maine.gov/mdot/ferry/assets/docs/2019/tariffs/Tariff-9-Quick-Reference.pdf