BC Ferries and bikes....

[white ri0t]

SO I got to thinking. Why the hell do I pay $2.50 extra to bring my bike on the ferry, when there are no racks, all I do it lean it against a railing between the oil spill kit and some brooms. this is not cool. So, let's all contact them and ask them for bike racks for the extra money, or to not charge extra for bikes.
here is their online form:
http://www.bcferries.com/contact_us/feedback.html

Discuss.

[dudski]

like most websites for doing with the government they don't even read those forms direct emails ( if thats possible) would be more effective. even if they read the amounts of requests they'll jsut say its a feature they can't afford caused by lack of funds

[freerider guy]

I think that the fast craps had them but i sorta doubt it. Do you lock your bike up on the ferri when you go for a ride on it or do you just leave it cause nobody can really run wit it (on a boat on water).

[bigbadburt]

they had them on the fast cat, but because of bullshit they took it away.

[white ri0t]

maybe if enogh people mention something to them...;)

[Tony G]

haha i went to the website and got their feedback email...i sent em like 10 emails askin em y ther arent any...

but ya its pretty bad that we have to pay extra so our bikes arent even taken care of.

ps. how much does it cost for a motorcycle?

[scab12]

why don't u guys just put hem in your cars when u hit the farries thats what i do

[white ri0t]

because it costs $50 to take a car on. $10 to walk on. My parents live in Nanaimo, so they pick me up there.
or if I go to the gulf islands, I just take my bike. putting a bike in your car is not a solution to this problem.

[Sharon]

CBC Almanac had a call in with a BC Ferries guy a few years ago. I called in asking why they charge for bikes when they provide NOTHING for bikes. Even the host got on this guys case about why they charge for something when they provide nothing.

The guy didn't really answer the question. Basically because they can. They don't charge if you bring a canoe/kayak/wind surfing gear on board! These items take up as much space!

But he did agree with me that they should provide some secure area for bikes. Like that happened too.

Thanks buddy.

[Jee Force]

I agree Diggs.
Its a pain in the ass worrying about your bike chained up to the rail in the car deck. Sometimes you can sweet talk the crew into letting you lock it up in the oil spill room, but i did that once and then no one would open up for me again:(

[Reggaeman]

You draw up a Petition and I will sign it!

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

yeah i agree it is a PITA

[white ri0t]

Just email them, wakes.

and pita bread has nothing to do with this thread, Andrew.

P.S. thanks for yelling at me from a moving vehicle today :lol:

[parksvilleguy]

i rode on the ferry at duke point last year and it didnt cost me any more...so i'm not sure what ur talking about, and oh well u dont have a bike rack, please show me where theres actually room to put one in, cause there isnt any room at all. but anyways if u did get charged that extra 2.50 it is a huge rip off

[parksvilleguy]

Originally posted by Sharon
CBC Almanac had a call in with a BC Ferries guy a few years ago. I called in asking why they charge for bikes when they provide NOTHING for bikes.


not to mention the fact that there giving you and ur bike a ride, noe the fact that ur bike weighs something, maybe not much but it takes up space and weight...at least you have somewhere to lock ur bikes up and you get to get off the ferry first, now you must feel special:rolleyes:

[couch@nsmb.com]

Right now may be the opportunity you are looking for as the Ferry Corp. is no longer a government corp but has been privatized. This new company is looking to improve the image of the BC Ferries and may consider your request.

Do up a petition and I will sign it.

couch