Vehicle fares will be cut in half on select sailings this fall, BC Ferries has announced.

The 50 per cent discount will be in effect from Nov. 14 to Dec. 18 on all of the company’s routes, but only for sailings at off-peak times.

The high-traffic Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route will see vehicle fares reduced from $56.45 to $28.25 on some sailings during the promotion, but it won’t apply on Fridays.

The discount will apply to all sailings on North Coast routes servicing Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii, Alliford Bay and Skidegate as well as the Discovery Coast Connector.

The promotion is aimed at helping reduce congestion on popular sailings by encouraging motorists to travel at off-peak times, the company said.

“We understand fare affordability remains a key concern for customers and hope they take advantage of this promotion when planning their fall travel,” said BC Ferries’ President and CEO Mike Corrigan. “It was very popular last year and encouraged many passengers to travel on off-peak sailings, which helps shift traffic across our system.”

The company still recommends making reservations to ensure a spot on the discounted sailings.

The full schedule of discounted routes can be found on BC Ferries website.