BC Ferries high fares are leaving students stranded

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UVic students rely on BC Ferries to access the mainland for reasons ranging from visits home to accessing healthcare. BC Ferries charges $20 for a walk-on ticket and up to $105 for vehicles. In a statement to the Martlet, BC Ferries recommended that students take advantage of Saver fares, which are available on select sailings. These prices are painfully high for most UVic students, especially while we already face heavy financial pressures, including tuition, rent, and groceries. “For many UVic students, ferries are not optional; they’re a lifeline,” Caryk said in a statement to the Martlet.