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Western Ferries continues free travel despite cut
March 04, 2010

Private operator Western Ferries has vowed to continue a free travel scheme in the west of Scotland, despite a cut in subsidy.

Travellers on the Dunoon/Gourock route had been entitled to free passage under Strathclyde Partnership for Transport's Cowal Ferry Card scheme.

SPT said it needed to charge 60p for a single and £1 for return tickets from April, to keep the scheme sustainable. However, Western Ferries said it had decided not to charge the new fares.

Western Ferries managing director Gordon Ross said: "It is regrettable but totally understandable, given the current economic conditions, why the authorities have felt the need to reintroduce fares for the concessionary card holders.

"Western Ferries views itself as a community-focused ferry operator and this decision has been made in recognition of the loyalty and support given to Western Ferries by the local Cowal community and in recognition that these charges could have had an adverse effect on those making regular trips to Inverclyde for hospital visits."

Source :- http://news.bbc.co.uk