The operator of the main means of transportation between Hilton Head and Daufuskie islands has paused the plan to decrease the amount of cargo riders can bring on board before paying extra fees. It followed Beaufort County’s demand that the vendor comply with their contract.
On Wednesday, Lowcountry Ferry, the county’s contracted service provider, posted signage and to their website outlining changes for discounted pass holders, effective Tuesday, July 1.
For Daufuskie residents, the biggest concern was a drop in the cargo weight limit from 100 pounds down to 50 per person, a weight that they said was unsustainable. Without a bridge, residents say they rely heavily on the public ferry to bring over essential goods…