OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A ferry fare hike will likely be delayed for a review of the state ferry system prompted by an investigation by KING-TV of Seattle.
The state Transportation Commission voted last month to put off an increase scheduled for October.
The Olympian reports the commission wants to see a report from an independent group called the Passenger Vehicle Association. Gov. Chris Gregoire ordered the review after the KING-TV series reported the ferry system was wasting millions on questionable crew and boat scheduling practices.
The state auditor’s office also may conduct an audit of the ferry system.
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Information from: The Olympian, http://www.theolympian.com
