@eythian
> Oof that's a bit steep

Turned out Interislander is much cheaper than BlueBridge these days. By about $30. But because InterI are low on ships they're often booked out. So my only option yesterday was BB.

I've written before under the #PolicyNZ tag about how the terminal facilities for ferries need to be publicly owned and operated, like (most) airports. So any ferry company can use them on an equal footing. Ferry terminals, like airports, are a classic example of a natural monopoly.