The government has officially confirmed they are launching an independent investigation into ferry costs. This win belongs to every one of the 2,016 people who signed this petition. Keep a close watch on the official findings once they are released to ensure the investigation leads to real changes.
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 are increasing 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 that 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 the cost of living on the island.
We are approaching one thousand signatures and need to maintain this momentum to gain real traction with officials. Post the link on Facebook right now and ask your neighbors to add their names to the petition. This is the moment to force a serious conversation about these ferry costs.
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2007
February 22, 2007
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need to hit that mark before we contact the local shipping regulators. Send the link to three friends who rely on these routes and post it to your Facebook feed right now.
6 Comments
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Louise
2 years ago
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I go every year to the I.o.w it is a lovely place for a break but we do not drive so we cach the train and the Hove but the price is a killer not just for myself but my family how live on the Isle of Wight so we do not see them much because of the price
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Emma Hill
19 years ago
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i have family in southampton and i havent seen them in months because the ferry price is just to much for my budget right now really hope this helps
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Mark Davis
19 years ago
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RED FUNNEL ARE ROBBING US BLIND. Absolute disgrace how much they charge for a car crossing now.
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Paul Grant
19 years ago
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Just look at the price of food here compared to the mainland. It is all down to the freight costs. Something has to change.
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Sarah Roberts
19 years ago
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Living on the island is getting way to expensive. We are basically held hostage by these prices whenever we need to get to the mainland for hospital appointments.
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Dave Castro
19 years ago
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About time someone looked into this monopoly. They know we have no other choice so they just keep hiking the rates.
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The government has officially confirmed they are launching an independent investigation into ferry costs. This win belongs to every one of the 2,016 people who signed this petition. Keep a close watch on the official findings once they are released to ensure the investigation leads to real changes.
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 are increasing 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 that 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 the cost of living on the island.
We are approaching one thousand signatures and need to maintain this momentum to gain real traction with officials. Post the link on Facebook right now and ask your neighbors to add their names to the petition. This is the moment to force a serious conversation about these ferry costs.
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2007
February 22, 2007
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need to hit that mark before we contact the local shipping regulators. Send the link to three friends who rely on these routes and post it to your Facebook feed right now.
6 Comments
L
Louise
2 years ago
Featured
I go every year to the I.o.w it is a lovely place for a break but we do not drive so we cach the train and the Hove but the price is a killer not just for myself but my family how live on the Isle of Wight so we do not see them much because of the price
E
Emma Hill
19 years ago
Featured
i have family in southampton and i havent seen them in months because the ferry price is just to much for my budget right now really hope this helps
M
Mark Davis
19 years ago
Featured
RED FUNNEL ARE ROBBING US BLIND. Absolute disgrace how much they charge for a car crossing now.
P
Paul Grant
19 years ago
Featured
Just look at the price of food here compared to the mainland. It is all down to the freight costs. Something has to change.
S
Sarah Roberts
19 years ago
Featured
Living on the island is getting way to expensive. We are basically held hostage by these prices whenever we need to get to the mainland for hospital appointments.
D
Dave Castro
19 years ago
Featured
About time someone looked into this monopoly. They know we have no other choice so they just keep hiking the rates.
I go every year to the I.o.w it is a lovely place for a break but we do not drive so we cach the train and the Hove but the price is a killer not just for myself but my family how live on the Isle of Wight so we do not see them much because of the price