Cancellations, delays, technical issues and exorbitant fares are just some of the complaints made by those who say ‘enough is enough’ and that ‘something must be done about the ferries’.
Details of a fare during Cowes Week costing £440 from the Isle of Wight to the Mainland hit the headlines at The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Daily Express and The Mirror this week, as an online petition gained thousands more signatures. At time of publishing the petition had attracted 9,284 signatures.
Both Wightlink and Red Funnel are targeted in the petition.
“Enough is enough and something must be done”
It was set up by Simon Jackson, who says,
Isle of Wight Ferries have reached a stage now where it is:
Beyond a joke
We as passengers are being used as Cash cows
Business is affected
Tourism is affected
To get on and off the Island is Beyond expensive, it is absolutely extortionate and simply cannot be afforded by many people now.
The reliability of the ferries is simply abysmal, what seems like every day there is a news report of ANOTHER reason why the ferries are delayed or are not running.
Where do we go from here?
We have 2 New MPs that are fighting our corner, but if as Islanders and anyone who uses the ferries were to sign this petition, this would surely show to Government that we have had enough and would also help support our MPs with their task of making something happen.
I am sure you will agree, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH and something MUST be done.
We need reliable ferries that we can count on
We need capped fares to ensure fairness for all.
Your signature can make a difference. Stand with the community and support this cause. Sign the petition today.
Join the demo
This Saturday campaigners are gearing up for their final demonstration for 2024 and invite others to join them.
The demonstration takes place between at Ryde Roundabout at the bottom of Union Street near Pier, from 11am to 12pm.
This is being organised by the Wightlink User Group. See their website for more information or join their Facebook Group.
