Alaska ferry system plans more fare hikes

The Alaska Marine Highway System plans its next round of fare changes to start May 1, when the new summer schedule begins.
AMHS spokesperson Jeremy Woodrow said it’s the second year of a five-year effort to equalize ticket prices.
“What we’re trying to do is bring similar distance fares into a similar price across the entire system. So you’re getting what you pay for, no matter where you are in the system,” Woodrow said.
Most fares are being raised by only