“The implementation of RET in Orkney is now an urgent requirement to assist recovery from the COVID pandemic, to help restore our ailing tourism sector “
Letters: Incredulous at ” non-implementation of Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) in Orkney”
Lifeline Ferry Contract Awarded to Serco Northlink
“the new contract will also include the flexibility to allow timetabled freight and ferry services to be amended to better reflect changes in future demand.”
Orkney Council Leader Accuses Scottish Government of ‘blatant discrimination’
“The greater the burden placed on the Council to keep the ferries running, the greater the risk of severe cuts to other vital services our community depends upon.”
Serco Wins Contract & Ferry Fares to be Reduced
from January islanders will be able to enjoy a 20% year round discount on cabin fares on Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick routes, and benefit from a three year fares freeze for passengers, non-commercial vehicles and cabins on those routes.
Orkney Ferries To Extend The Period Multi-Journey Books Of Vouchers Are Valid
From Sunday 1 September, books of 10, 20 or 50 vouchers can be used for up to 500 days from the date of purchase.
Rhoda Grant MSP Raises Carers’ Ferry Concerns
Local MSP Rhoda Grant, Labour has raised with the Scottish Government the issue of support for people with health concerns or mobility issues by allowing them to bring escorts on ferry trips free of charge .
Council Tax to Rise by 4.79% in Orkney
A hike in Council Tax and rises across many council services except those ring fenced by the Scottish Government has been agreed to by councillors in Orkney.
Stormy Seas Ahead for Ferries to the Northern Isles
The 8 year contract is estimated to be worth around £370m.
Ferry Upgrades but no Resolution to Fare Reduction
The M.V Hjaltland and the M.V Hrossey are both to see an increase in 66 new sleeping pods as part of a £2million Scottish Government funded refit.
Legal Questions Delay RET for Orkney
“it would be inappropriate for any MSP to break rules on this matter or to breach any process that needs to be followed in order to achieve it.”
