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CEO Nicolas Jimenez said most customers have heeded advice to make a reservation on busy sailing sailing routes, and while there is room for drive-ups, there will be lines.
An estimated 580,000 passengers and 210,000 vehicles are expected to make use of the ferry service between Aug. 3 and Aug. 8.
Travellers using the service have been faced with delays and cancellations blamed on mechanical issues and staffing shortages.
BC Ferries is promising its entire fleet will be operational heading into the August long weekend after several cancellations and delays this summer.
The chair of BC Ferries' board of directors is finally speaking publicly after weeks of delays, cancellations and website confusion that left travellers frustrated.