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Do fares cover the operating costs of the water taxis?

April 26, 2017costs cover fares operating taxis water

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Do fares cover the operating costs of the water taxis?

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Fares covered about 39 percent of the operating cost of the West Seattle/Downtown Seattle route in 2008. The remaining costs are covered through a county-wide property tax levy (5.5 cents per 1,000 assessed value), the state passenger ferry account and federal grants.