Christopher Garnett

Red Funnel and Wightlink ferries and the Hovercraft

15, January 2021·5 min read

£6.5m extra public money for Isle of Wight ferry companies to keep them running in Lockdown #3 (updated)

The Government are stepping in to give the cross-Solent operators an extra £6.5m to keep them running during Lockdown #3

21, December 2020·2 min read

Cuts to Isle of Wight ferry services imminent says Chair of Transport Board

The Chairman of the Board says that all cross-Solent ferry operators are reviewing their scheduling. Here's what we know

19, August 2020·3 min read

Job losses at Isle of Wight ferry company due to Covid-19 (update 2)

CEO of Red Funnel said this is a situation they've "tried very hard to avoid", but a review of the company resourcing will see a reduction of roles

21, July 2020·3 min read

FastCat: Hopes for upturn in Ryde businesses, says IWC Leader

Chair of the Isle of Wight Transport Infrastructure Board. says he hopes that with the new, more positive messaging about using public transport and school holidays we will see real growth in foot passenger numbers

8, July 2020·2 min read

Cross-Solent foot passenger numbers at around 15 per cent of normal levels say Isle of Wight council

The Isle of Wight council say they are closely monitoring the number of cross-Solent passengers in order to work out when the FastCat should be reinstated. Details within

1, July 2020·3 min read

Re-introduction of some Isle of Wight ferry services welcomed by council leader

The Isle of Wight council leader says the reinstatement of some ferries demonstrates confidence that the Island is re-opening and ready to welcome visitors back to support our local businesses

23, June 2020·7 min read

Red Jets to resume service from next week with limited capacity

CEO of Red Funnel says it is safe to travel on their ferries, as the Red Jet gets ready to resume next week

24, April 2020·3 min read

£1.5m per month support for Isle of Wight ferry companies until summer (updated)

Just been announced that the Department for Transport has agreed to fund Isle of Wight ferry companies during April, May and June. Details within

13, September 2019·2 min read

Pro-Link supporters meet with Lord Adonis to discuss funding for Solent Tunnel feasibility study

Lord Adonis was Secretary of State for Transport from 2009 to 2010, and Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission from 2015 to 2017. He met recently with Pro-Link members to discuss the feasibility study.

13, September 2018·6 min read

Government responds to Isle of Wight petition calling for regulated ferry fares

Over 17,500 people have so far signed the petition calling on the Government to regulate ferry fares in the UK. The Government have responded. Read it here.

11, September 2018·3 min read

Isle of Wight discounted ferry fares: Divided views. Local politicians respond

Local politicians respond to the announcement that Isle of Wight ferry companies will offer discounts for those Islanders receiving housing benefit or council tax support.

26, July 2017·1 min read

TITF report: Southern Vectis comes out well

Southern Vectis have the monopoly on bus services on the Isle of Wight and having made a significant investment over recent years to is recognised "as one of the highest performing rural service providers”.

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