	{"id":118615,"date":"2026-04-06T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=118615"},"modified":"2026-04-01T22:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:04:39","slug":"ferry-operator-adds-temporary-surcharge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/ferry-operator-adds-temporary-surcharge\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferry operator adds temporary surcharge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PORT Phillip Ferries says it had no choice but to introduce a temporary 20 per cent surcharge on tickets to its services.<\/p>\n<p>The Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS), which applied across all ferry tickets from Monday, is in response to sustained increases in global fuel prices driven by the Iran war.<\/p>\n<p>PPF says it held off implementing any price changes for as long as possible, but the continued pressure on operating costs meant a 20 per cent fuel levy was required to ensure the ongoing delivery of safe, reliable and consistent ferry services to and from Geelong, Portarlington, and Docklands.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We understand that any price change can impact our passengers, and this is not a step we take lightly,&#8221; Port Phillip Ferries chief executive, Murray Rance, said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have absorbed these increases for as long as we could, but this temporary measure allows us to continue operating without compromising the quality of our service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The EFS will be displayed at the time of booking.<\/p>\n<p>While the surcharge will apply across all ticket types, PortPlus Membership bundles continue to offer value for passengers.<\/p>\n<p>Commuters travelling between the Bellarine and Melbourne can still get fares from as little as $16.20 per trip on weekday services, compared to a full fare of $25.80.<\/p>\n<p>Weekend bundle options are available from about $18.60 per trip, compared to a $30 full fare.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The key message is that there are still very cost-effective ways to travel with us,&#8221; Rance said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Whether you are commuting during the week or planning a weekend outing, PortPlus Membership continues to provide real value, especially when compared to the rising cost of fuel and driving.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The EFS will be reviewed regularly and removed as market conditions stabilise.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We appreciate the ongoing support of our passengers and remain committed to providing a reliable, enjoyable and accessible ferry service for the community,&#8221; Rance said.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/portphillipferries.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portphillipferries.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PORT Phillip Ferries says it had no choice but to introduce a temporary 20 per cent surcharge on tickets to its services. 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