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Better Ferry Campaign

Launching on the Isle of Wight in early 2014. The Better Ferry Campaign says it “Champions a fairer and more flexible ferry service that really serves the Isle of Wight community, without the service cuts and price rises”.

Below are articles relating to the Better Ferry Campaign.

Aerial shot of Red Funnel ferry leaving Cowes

26, September 2025·2 min read

Vectis Ferries warns of rival service after bid for Red Funnel rejected

Despite weeks of negotiations, Vectis Ferries said it has been told that short-term incremental value is the priority for Red Funnel

Andrew Turner - debating ferries - 13 Oct 2014

14, October 2014·3 min read

Ferry services to be included in transport infrastructure taskforce says MP

If you were tuned into Parliament TV just after 10pm last night you might've seen the Isle of Wight MP speaking about cross-Solent travel.

11, September 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight ferry services to be debated in Parliament

Andrew Turner has been successful in securing a debate about the Ferry Services to the Isle of Wight when the House of Commons returns after the Conference break.

20, August 2014·1 min read

New ferry-related campaign group gathering pace on Facebook

The group is keen to hear your views on using Wightlink Ferries and seems to have been more successful than the longer-running Better Ferry Campaign in gathering support on Facebook.

13, February 2014·1 min read

Wightlink has quietly released a video about their ferry service

Wightlink have released a video - with no announcement - about the service they provide to the Island and highlight ways they feel they support Islanders.

17, January 2014·1 min read

Visit IW asks Better Ferry Campaign to remove video as it may put off tourists

Island's tourist board boss, David Thornton, fears the Better Ferry Campaign's launch video could harm tourism bookings this year.

17, January 2014·3 min read

Better Ferry Campaign: A look at what the campaign is hoping to achieve

OnTheWight takes a detailed look at the aims and claims of the Better Ferry Campaign and who is behind it.

17, January 2014·1 min read

Better Ferry Campaign goes public

The Website of the Better Ferry Campaign has now been made public, signalling its launch.

16, January 2014·1 min read

Better Ferry Campaign: Wightlink respond to OnTheWight revelations

Wightlink managers say they don't recognise the Better Ferry Campaign's portrayal of cross-Solent ferries in general and Wightlink in particular in the campaign's launch video.

Better Ferry Campaign launch video - Andrew Palmer

15, January 2014·1 min read

Better Ferry Campaign to launch on the Isle of Wight

The Better Ferry Campaign is due to launch on the Island soon.

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