11 () posted 4 years ago by Chem 4 years ago by Chem +12 / -1 9 comments share 9 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It's because of the fire hazard. Apparently car fires happen on ferries quite frequently:
https://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/b-c-ferries-on-enclosed-decks-you-won-t-be-able-to-stay-in-your-car-1.22090430
Now imagine the entire crowd trying to escape through a couple of small doorways while the vehicle bay (packed with cars) is filling with smoke.