competition4iowferries

FERRY PASSENGERS FOR A FAIR DEAL We, a large group of ferry passengers, are petitioning to request an independent, government-sponsored investigation into the cost of travel and carriage to and from the Isle of Wight. WHY Red Jet season ticket prices have increased year on year at 2-3 times the rate of inflation. There is no government regulation of ferry costs and passengers are vulnerable to further rises imposed. Since 2004, the cost of a season ticket has increased more than 30%. Islanders, particularly those travelling on foot, have no alternatives and are at the mercy of the unregulated ferry operators for getting off the island. In addition, parallel increases in the cost of transport of freight and goods across the Solent can push up up the cost of living on the island.

Discussion

No comments yet.

join the discussion

Recent signatures

  • username

    Graham Harding, United Kingdom

    5 years ago Comments: -
  • username

    Sam Stephens, Anonymous Proxy

    5 years ago Comments: bloody monopolised the market and its not exceptable. i shouldnt have to pay so much to get home!
  • username

    hayter, United Kingdom

    5 years ago Comments: i have been going over the island for more than 18 years on average twice a month the ticket prices have gone mad more than not the ferrys are over crowded on many occasion nearly as many people are without seats.YOU TRY STANDING FOR AN HOUR......
See more

Petition highlights

There are no highlights yet.