Petition · past parliament
Regulate Isle of Wight ferry fares.
Closed
4,941 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently there is no regulation on the fares charged by the ferry companies. They charge astronomical fees that they hike up as and when they choose.
This is causing a lack of tourism and is unfair to residents who have to travel regularly and have no choice. Make this a public interest service.
This is causing a lack of tourism and is unfair to residents who have to travel regularly and have no choice. Make this a public interest service.
A maximum cap should be introduced on prices of ferry crossings. The monopoly of the two large companies that provide crossings needs to be regulated. Islanders are stuck having to pay extortionate fees.
Timeline
| 19 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Feb 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,941
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Aug 2015
Closed
19 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.