Why is Scotland so lacking in ambition that nearly a quarter of the way into the 21stC, ferry is still the only way for most islanders, mainlanders and freight to get to and from our islands ?
The Road to the Isles – By Ferry – Is this the Future?
Stromness Stushie
Wednesday morning saw the Police meeting the ferry in Stromness.
John Finnie MSP Concerned About Serco Ferry Contract
““I continue to have serious concerns about handing the contract for this lifeline service to a multinational outsourcing company with a dismal industrial relations record.”
Serco Awarded Northern Isles Contract
The contract for the Northern Isles Ferry Services was awarded to Serco Limited on 22 April 2020.
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.”
Labour Accuse the Scottish Government of Presiding over a ‘Ferry Fiasco’ to the Northern Isles
The awarding of the Northern Isles Ferry contract has been delayed again due to a legal challenge by CalMac Ferries Ltd.
Northern Isles Ferry Contract Delayed For 3 Months
“It’s important to stress that will have no impact on the Scottish Government’s commitments around reduced cabin fares and the three year freeze on islander fares.”
John Finnie Accuses Islands’ Minister of ‘Turning his back on workers’
“Serco’s industrial relations record is abysmal”
Reaction Round Up to Serco Ferry Contract Award
“I’m astonished that the Scottish Government has decided to maintain its relationship with such a disreputable company”
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.
