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Lake Champlain Transportation Announces Fare Increase for Ferries
Lake Champlain Transportation: Fare Increase for Ferries
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Lake Champlain Transportation Company (L.C.T.) announced fare increases for ferries crossing Lake Champlain at Charlotte, VT – Essex, NY and Grand Isle, VT – Cumberland Head, NY. The new rates will go into effect on April 3rd.
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The last rate increase for the crossings at Charlotte/Essex and Grand Isle/Cumberland Head was in 2008.
The 30% commuter discount remains in effect.
The new rates will be as follows and do not include the fuel surcharge:
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Vehicle & Driver <19′ Long………………………
Adult Passenger…………………
Senior (65+) Passenger………………………..
Child 6-12 Passenger…………………
Vehicle & Driver > 19′ Long
Over 19′ to 27……………………….
Over 27′ to 36’………………………
Over 36′ to 45’………………………
Over 45′ to 54’………………………
Over 54′ to 63’………………………
Over 63′ to 72’………………………
Over 72′, add………………………
Motorcycle & Driver……………………
Adult Bicycle…………………..
Child Bicycle…………………..
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www.ferries.com for schedule information.
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