Hovertravel

For months News OnTheWight’shas been pursuing the release of this info. Today our FOI-blocking challenge has been accepted

This reader believes that much more can easily be done by the ferry companies to protect the Isle of Wight and its high percentage of older and vulnerable residents from Covid-19. He explains how here

Isle Access has written to all the ferry companies about the new Trade In Services agreement between the UK and the EU after concerns regarding provision of ferry services for those with disabilities was raised

Richard Quigley and Vix Lowthion, who have both called for nationalisation of the ferry service, respond to Bob Seely’s submission to the Gov review

The ferry companies respond to the Isle of Wight MP and IW council leader's proposal for a review of cross-Solent transport obligations

It seemed only right to find out if/when the Cross-Solent operators stopped receiving public money during Lockdown #1 and how much they got in total

Hovertravel say with the extension of Tier 4 to both sides of the Solent passenger demand has fallen significantly. Details within

Interesting to note that in the case of adverse weather conditions, Hovertravel tickets will be accepted on Wightlink’s Portsmouth‐Fishbourne car ferry (no mention of the FastCat)

We asked each of the ferry companies what they were doing to detect and stop Tier 3 and 4 passengers coming to Tier 1 Isle of Wight. It’s interesting to see how they respond

Adrian Brewer has launched a social media campaign calling on those who can wear masks to make sure they do in situations where it is required

Dave Stewart says decisions on services rest with the private ferry companies, but that he'll work with the MP and Dept for Transport to impress on them that it may be necessary to arrange government intervention