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 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...
HOME NEWS ABOUT Dear Reader Private Equity acquisition/ownership of our ferries is responsible for the erosion/cost of our Solent transport services. This has now been well documented and is similar to the erosion/cost of many other areas of vital services, like our water companies. We are aware that the struggling Red Funnel ferry company are being eyed up for resale to yet another private equity firm, North Leaf Capital. No doubt this acquisition is seemingly seen as a lucrative earner for...
HOME NEWS ABOUT We have some wins from Wightlink…here they are: 35% codes for friends and family, used over the summer, book before 15 July..for those with 10 multilink passes. (Those with 20,40 and 60 were already entitled to these codes). Extended out of office hours contact coming soon. Mainland dental appointments and some agreements in place with private health providers for discounted crossing (travelling from island) now included in the NHS discounted travel scheme (max £70 return car...