Fare changes for sailings aboard Washington ferries start Friday, May 1.

Washington State Ferries is reminding riders that the annual peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares has begun, and the peak season runs through September 30.

Passenger fares and multi-ride products are not affected by the peak season changes, according to WSF.

Also, general fare increases and policy changes also started Friday, May 1.

These changes include:

• A 2.5 percent fare increase for all vehicles;

• A 2 percent fare increase for passengers;

• A 25-cent increase for the capital surcharge, dedicated to the construction of new vessels; and

• An additional 5 percent fare increase for oversize vehicles on the Anacortes-Sidney, B.C. route. (WSF notes that the route is currently not in service because of COVID-19 restrictions.)