TT-Line Hikes Fuel Surcharge by 15%

0:00It's March 30th. From your city to your ears, this is Sydney News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Starting tomorrow, TT Line is slapping a 15% fuel surcharge on all new spirit of Tasmania tickets. This hits passengers heading between Victoria and Tasmania as fuel prices have spiked 80%, piling on over $50 million in extra. Costs for the ferry operator. The company calls it a temporary fix, promising regular reviews and a push to drop it as soon as they can. They're not looking to profit. Just pass on the hit in the farest way possible amid these tough times. Travelers are filling the pinch, like a couple booking with a caravan who could fork over up to $228 more. Bookings have already softened with cancellations up, blame partly on the Middle East War, and TT Line was declared in solvent by Tasmanias, auditor general last year. Setting tickets stay untouched, and freight customers dodged it since they already pay a fuel levy.

1:01Their recent federal move to have fuel excise with three months? No help here. TT Line plans to report exact fuel spending and surcharge cash to shareholders, keeping things transparent while eyeing a return to normal fares even, if a smaller version lingers to cover the gaps.