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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 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...
HOME NEWS ABOUT Save the day Friday June 27th 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm We have Joe Robertson MP, Richard Quigley MP, Phil jordan and Sir Paul Kenny coming to talk to us about ferry progress and talks with the government. Riverside Centre, Newport. Please join us. Richmond House, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1JDUnsubscribe · Preferences