Canada's BC Ferries has posted better profit in the third quarter as revenue rose.

Net earnings in the three months ended 30 September were CAD 98.4m ($76.59m), CAD 3.2m higher than a year ago.

Revenue increased to CAD 309.61m, against CAD 298.91m, due to increased traffic volumes, partially offset by a lower average vehicle tariff.

Passenger and vehicle columes increased 5.2% year-on-year.

The owner had offered a range of "deeply discounted" fares for travel on off-peak sailings to boost affordability.