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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.

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HOME NEWS ABOUT Letter to Joe Robertson Dear Joe, I am writing to you on behalf of the Wightlink Users Group (WUG) with regard to the appalling debacle of the Wightlink service failures on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st February which lead to multiple cancellations and delays of many hours for people travelling on the car ferry service between Portsmouth and Fishbourne. Wightlink put the largest ship in the fleet into refit during what, apart from Christmas and New Year, must be one of the...

HOME NEWS ABOUT The Islanders' Charter 2024.pdf For Immediate Release: A ground-breaking collaboration between the Island’s political leaders has led to the creation of an Islanders’ Charter, outlining key priorities for cross-Solent ferry services. The document sets the framework for meeting the Island's needs while balancing commercial considerations. The innovative approach was agreed by Councillor Phil Jordan, Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, IW East MP Joe Robertson and IW West MP...

HOME NEWS ABOUT Response from the Department for Transport to WUG Please take a minute to read the letter sent from the DfT to WUG in response to recent correspondence. Follow this link: Read story Richmond House, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1JDUnsubscribe · Preferences