The Wightlink User Group is an independent organisation advocating for improved cross-Solent ferry services that better meet the needs of commuters and travellers. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal access to transportation across the Solent.
Hustings Details 12th - 13th June
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Dear Wightlink User, The Wightlink User Group hustings are this Wednesday in Ryde and Thursday in Freshwater. If you care about the ferry situation you need to be there. We need you there. If we really want our MP to do something about the ferries we need to be there to tell them. If you are interested in who could be our next MP and how they are going to change the inequality that is transport. Please join us! East Wight West Wight You will need to register for the event you choose to attend. The candidates will be provided with our current information pack which costs £8 each. See below. Please donate to our cause if you can. https://www.wug.org.uk/crowdfunding-details/ |
Better Services For Wightlink Users
The Wightlink User Group is an independent organisation advocating for improved cross-Solent ferry services that better meet the needs of commuters and travellers. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal access to transportation across the Solent.
HOME NEWS ABOUT Dear Stug Supporter, If you can all recall, after the meeting in Cowes, last Spring, with the Maritime minister, it was suggested that we would be invited to a group with the DfT, focused on cross Solent transport. Since then, things have been very quiet, despite our repeated requests for updates. This past week there has been movement. We are now invited to a group, which will meet monthly for six months. This group aims: ‘To explore and address key issues affecting car and...
HOME NEWS ABOUT Dear All, A belated Happy New Year to you! Our news for 2026 is that we have been included on the Solent Transport Infrastructure Forum being chaired by Brian Johnson. We look forward to having a real discussion and say in cross Solent transport. We have also had an initial meeting with Fran Collins and Neil Chapman from Red Funnel, we are hopeful that this relationship will be as fruitful as the one with Wightlink. We have dates for regular meetings throughout the year....
HOME NEWS ABOUT Many of the committee attended the Wightlink Forum on 22nd October. Some of the things discussed: Sunset Flyer hours have been improved/extended for winter (until end of December). You can return to the island between 6pm and 9am with this ticket . The cost has been reduced to £80 return. We have had assurances that staff will be on hand to help with luggage, push chairs etc on the Fastcat. The management are acutely aware how difficult it can be, they are hoping and trying to...