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The handout to the ferry companies in the first lockdown "proves without doubt, that cross Solent Transport is in fact a special case", says Labour's Richard Quigley
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Wightlink say they lost £20 million in revenue at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and have launched a consultation with staff. Full details within
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Red Funnel boss says they remain deeply committed to doing everything they can to keep sailing and maintain their cross-Solent services
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As the FastCat is preparing to be suspended later this week, this Isle of Wight commuter says the Government must afford Island commuters the same rights as rail commuters
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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
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Wightlink say it's not sustainable to run loss-making services with such low numbers of customers, and announced changes to FastCat and Yarmouth routes
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As we approach the second national lockdown, Red Funnel has prepared a set of questions and answers to help offer clarity about ferry travel
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The Isle of Wight council leader said that temperature testing on ferry passengers had been considered and discounted. He explains why cross-Solent travel must continue despite lockdown
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If you’ve been wondering ‘How much income has the Floating Bridge been bringing in?’ we’ve got the answers for you
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The Wightlink Voice Assistant App for Amazon Alexa and Google Home lets you find out live information about the ferry service by speaking to it. It’s been developed by Island-based Wight Computers
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Isle of Wight resident Mike is concerned that ferry passengers are being ‘forced out of their cars’ during cross-Solent journeys. News OnTheWight asked the ferry companies for their reaction
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Wightlink say their our aim to become the country’s leading sustainable operator. The winners will be announced on 12th November
