THE Sandbanks Ferry ticket price increase could have a detrimental effect on Studland businesses, the chairman of the parish council fears. New ticket prices for the ferry have been approved by a government inspector following a public inquiry held earlier in the year. What this means initially, is that from May 17 the cost of travelling on the chain ferry will rise for cars, coaches, goods vehicles and lorries. These rises are not considerable, just 25p for cars and goods vehicles less than 3,500 kilograms, and 50p for lorries and vehicles carrying 16 or more people. However, prices will rise by small annual increases for 12 years, with prices set to rise by £1 for cars in six years time.