Wightlink User Group - New Name and family discounts!


WUG is now STUG

Dear Supporters

As we have expanded to include Red Funnel (and Hovertravel when necessary) in our efforts for a fairer ferry service, we have changed our name to Solent Transport User Group (STUG).

We have realised some good wins today from Wightlink. We will announce the details at our Ferry Update meeting on the 27 June at Riverside, Newport, between 5-6.30pm.

As you know, we have Richard Quigley, Joe Robertson, Phil Jordan and Sir Paul Kenny joining us to update us on the Island Charter.

We will address devolution in relation to ferries, the ministerial efforts by our MPs, the possibility of competitors and the issues and challenges/future of Red Funnel. We will give you updates on our efforts and our direction of travel (did you see what I did there?).

Lastly, we have been successful in getting a 35% discount for friends and family, for those with a multilink 10 pass. People with 20,40 and 60 passes already had discounts given. If you have a 10 pass and haven’t received the email, can you please turn notifications on in your WL account. I am compiling a list of those (there are many) who haven’t received their codes, if you want me to chase for you, please let me know.

You are very welcome to join us next Friday. Again, we need your names and numbers so we have a chair for you!

Best wishes

Bronwyn and the STUG team

Richmond House, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1JD
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