MSPs demand answers over ferry fares ‘shambles’
The “shambles” surrounding reduced fares on lifeline ferries must be sorted out quickly, according to MSP Tavish Scott.
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Bressay ferry service suspended
UPDATE: The Bressay ferry, MV Leirna is now back in service after council engineers repaired a defective engine component which had taken the vessel out…
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New bus and ferry timetable changes approved
Council efforts to deal with concerns raised by Sullom Voe workers about a new bus timetable structure have paid off, members of Shetland’s transport body
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Scottish government fails to meet self-imposed RET deadline
The Scottish government has failed to meet the deadline it set itself to introduce a version of Road Equivalent Tariff on NorthLink’s ferry fares.
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New ferry booking system launched but Scott says easier payments are priority
The council has launched a new online ferry booking system – but MSP Tavish Scott reckons they have missed the boat by not introducing card…
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Finnie calls for ferry nationalisation
A renewed call has been made for NorthLink Ferries to be brought into public ownership “at the earliest opportunity”.
READ FULL STORYCheaper ferry fares – councillors’ ultimatum to Yousaf
Senior councillors have given an ultimatum to the Scottish transport minister to make good his promise to deliver cheaper ferry fares.
READ FULL STORYAssurances given over cheaper ferry fares deal
The Scottish government has renewed its commitment rolling out cheaper ferry fares to the Northern Isles following concerns raised in the Scottish Parliament.
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Lengthy ferry delays expected, says NorthLink
NorthLink Ferries is warning of a lengthy delay to Wednesday evening’s sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen, as strong winds batter the isles.
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Council to get £5 million for inter-island ferries
Inter-island ferry services have – at last – been handed support by the Scottish government, with £5 million being pledged by the Holyrood administration for
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Unanimous call for fair ferry funding
Fresh demands are being made for the Scottish government to deliver a fair funding package for ferries following unanimous calls by a cross-party parliamentary committee….
READ FULL STORYTories frozen out of union’s ‘Nationalise NorthLink’ meeting
The Tory party has been snubbed ahead of a public meeting planned to discuss union calls for the nationalisation of lifeline ferry services.
READ FULL STORYFerry develops engine problem
The council has apologised to ferry users after the Geira developed a problem with her main port engine.
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Ferry delays possible
NorthLink Ferries is warning passengers there may be delays over the next 24 hours due to forecast strong winds.
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