Tuesday, March 17, 2009

court shuts down Superferry

Hawaii Superferry will cease operations and its future in the Islands is in doubt after the state Supreme Court ruled that a state law that saved the project two years ago is unconstitutional.

Hours after the ruling yesterday, Superferry contacted passengers who have booked travel between O'ahu and Maui to notify them of the situation. The Alakai will make one additional roundtrip between the two Islands on Thursday to return passengers and vehicles.

The court ruled that the law that allowed Superferry to operate during an environmental review is improper because it is a special law created just for Superferry.

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