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NC Ferries Going Toll-Free to Paid | Virginia Beach News
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Starting January 1st, all North Carolina ferries will charge tolls — a sweeping change that turns free routes like Currituck to Knotts Island into paid crossings. Driven by the new state budget, the Ferry Division is rushing to implement fees across eight routes to fund aging vessels, proposing a $150 annual pass for coastal residents and military. Public meetings are underway to gather input, but backlash is mounting: critics argue these essential coastal links shouldn’t be tolled like bridges, and question whether tolls will even cover replacement costs. With a final policy decision due in November and implementation slated for early 2025, locals brace for a major disruption — and demand transparency as the clock ticks.
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