Wightlink has been working closely with hauliers and distribution companies as it prioritises the movement of freight – including much-needed supplies for the NHS - at this difficult time
The ferry operator confirms it has no coaches booked to travel over the weekend, as well as no recreational vehicles, unless for essential reasons only
Fewer people have been travelling on the route in recent weeks and numbers have fallen heavily since Monday’s announcement by the Prime Minister urging everyone to stay at home, unless they are essential workers.
The Business Secretary is to waive competition law to allow Isle of Wight ferry operators to coordinate to keep routes open and essential goods flowing
Currently competition law forbids the three cross-Solent operators from speaking. The MP is pushing in Westminster for an exemption to be given, to ensure a working link between the Isle of Wight and the Mainland is kept running
Changes to the timetables are in place as bringing essential supplies to the Island and supporting the NHS and emergency services become Wightlink's key priorities