(BCN) -- The San Francisco Bay Ferry Service is inviting the public to an open hearing on Thursday about changes to ticket fares. The SF Bay Ferry, operated by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority, is inviting comments from the public either in person at the Bay Area Metro Center or remotel y for a 1 p.m. hearing on Thursday. Most routes would see an increase no more than 30 cents. The largest fare increase would be the Alameda Short Hop, from Main Street in Alameda to Oakland's Jack London Square, which would rise by $1.75. The public transit agency said in a March report that the increases were being considered to keep up with rising inflation costs and match the fares of other public transit agencies. Semi truck fire near Golden Gate Bridge closes lanes on southbound 101 Ferry spokesperson Alexis Matsui said the proposal is a part of an already board-approved raise in fares from 2023, but the agency regularly reviews the plan to make adjustments to best address a changing transit environment. "The proposed fare program amendment builds on fare adjustments implemented in 2023 as part of 2021's Pandemic Recovery Program and responds to changes in inflation, regional fare policy and fare actions by other Bay Area transit operators," said Matsui. People using Clipper START, Senior and Youth Clipper, and other reduced fare programs will also see a small raise on their tickets. More information is available on the SF Bay Ferry website. Written comments can be submitted by email to [email protected]. Copyright © 2026 Bay City News, Inc. ...read more read less