BEFORE THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

In the Matter of a Petition by          )
San Juan Island Shuttle           )  DOCKET TS-981193    
                    )  ORDER AUTHORIZING 
               )   CARRIER TO               )  DISCONTINUE SERVICE
                                                                               
)                CERTIFICATE

  On September 14, 1998, San Juan Island Shuttle Express, Inc., BC-120, filed a 
petition with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission requesting 
permission to temporarily discontinue service called for under its certificate.

  Specifically, the carrier requested authority to discontinue passenger ferry 
service between Bellingham and Friday Harbor for a period from September 28, 
1998, through May 21, 1999.

  In its request, the carrier stated that the temporary discontinuance is 
required due to weather conditions during the winter months and the dramatic 
drop in ridership which make offering service non-compensatory, endangering the 
company's viability as a common carrier.

  Pursuant to review of the petition and recommendations, the Commission finds 
that the carrier should be allowed to discontinue service between Bellingham 
and Friday Harbor from September 28, 1998, through May 21, 1999.

O R D E R

  IT IS ORDERED That San Juan Island Shuttle Express, Inc., BC-120, shall be 
authorized, to discontinue service called for under its certificate of public 
convenience and necessity. Said route to be discontinued effective September 
28, 1998, with service to be resumed not later than May 21, 1999.  Carrier will 
be required to file a new time schedule at least 30 days prior to resuming 
service.  

  DATED and signed at Olympia, Washington this 23rd day of September, 1998.


   WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION     COMMISSION

        CAROLE J. WASHBURN
        Secretary