Isle of Wight rejects Floating Bridge fare rise proposals

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 7 Oct, 16:08 · Archive

Isle of Wight councillors have voted against proposed fare increases for the Floating Bridge.

All Isle of Wight councillors on the economy, regeneration, transport and infrastructure committee voted against proposed Floating Bridge fare rises and a youth charge proposal. The decision came after community opposition to the plans outlined in a council report.

East Cowes Town Council separately rejected the proposed fare increases and urged Isle of Wight Council to reconsider the proposals, citing doubts over the claimed £820,000 income from the changes.

Isle of Wight rejects Floating Bridge fare rise proposals — Image: Isle of Wight County Press

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Fierce community backlash confronted Floating Bridge fare hikesIsle of Wight councillors and residents rallied against proposals set out in a council report signed by Simon Moon, strategic director of community services.Isle of Wight County Press · 7 Oct, 13:42
Floating Bridge fare rises and youth charge proposals voted downAll Isle of Wight councillors on the economy, regeneration, transport and infrastructure committee (ERTIC) voted against the plans.IW County Press · 7 Oct, 09:41
Town council rejects Floating Bridge fare rises amid '£820k income' doubtsEast Cowes Town Council has rejected a proposed Floating Bridge fare rises and urged Isle of Wight Council to reconsider.Isle of Wight County Press · 5 Oct, 21:36

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