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Washington's New Ferry Fleet Begins | Seattle News
Washington’s ferry system is getting a major upgrade with construction kicking off on its first new ferry in over a decade — a sleek hybrid-electric vessel. Three such ships are now on the way, part of a bold push to modernize an aging fleet that’s seen a steep decline from 25 vessels in 2015 to just 21 today, with some boats over 40 years old and one even at 67. Officials say they need 26 vessels to meet future demand. This administration has already restored full service to 18 ferries and slashed cancellations by nearly 70% this summer — adding thousands of sailings and carrying hundreds of…
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