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This reader shares what he believes is a simple Covid-19 measure that could make travelling on ferries safer
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"Someone within two meters of us for fifteen minutes was carrying Covid. Tourists? Second-homers? Doubt it. Complacency is the problem"
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Red Funnel mishap ignites passenger concerns and calls for stricter oversight
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This reader is not convinced about a third ferry company being supported by the Isle of Wight council. Here's why
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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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Ventnor resident expresses frustration over the area's disjointed transport timings. Read on and see if you agree
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Letter: Why are Wightlink forcing passengers on car ferries to mingle closely with others? (updated)
This reader believes the MCA has a duty of care, not just for the ferry crews, but also for passengers on board those ferries and wants to know why Covid-19 vulnerable passengers are being forced to leave their cars
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In this Letter to the Editor, East Cowes town councillor, Karl Love, criticises ferry operator Red Funnel for their "unreliable service" and lack of progress on revised plans for the marshalling yard
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This Island resident was quoted £143 for a single ticket to bring a small car back to the Island. He says that Wightlink need to justify their prices
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This reader shares her view on Wightlink wanting £15 extra when she amended her day-return ticket to an earlier crossing
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Letter: Wightlink User Group ask Bob Seely – What you are doing to improve ferry service and prices?
The Letter argues that legislating for Minimum Service Levels is unnecessary, and instead, reinvesting some of the £50 million in dividends paid out to shareholders over four years into the company could solve many issues
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Wightlink comes under scrutiny as £77m profits since 2017 revealed and £8m paid in dividends in 2022, despite public subsidy; an investigation by the Department for Transport is urged
