Freeze on ferry fare price rises during coronavirus crisis
26 March 2020
Planned price rises for ferry tickets will be put on hold during Covid-
Hebrides News reported yesterday that island hauliers called on the Scottish Government -
Sailings have been cut for essential travel only.
Now it’s been announced fares are temporarily frozen on the Cal Mac network.
Ferries minister Paul Wheelhouse said: “Supply chains to and from our island communities are vitally important, so we must continue to support them during this outbreak of coronavirus. With that in mind, I am freezing fares on the network until we are through this challenge.
“This will ensure businesses and hauliers are not placed under any further financial pressure. It also means islanders who must travel for work or medical reasons do not face additional costs.
“It remains the case that people need to avoid all but essential travel by ferry to and from Scotland’s remote and island communities, but this fare freeze will help those that have to make journeys at this difficult time.”
