Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 - Fares - Scottish Government consultations

Fares

Currently there are seasonal and islander fares (a discount of 30% year round), however we understand that travel on Northern Isles Ferry Services can be expensive for some, and we are interested to hear views on future fares policy.

4. Would you like to see the introduction of Road Equivalent Tariff fares for islanders on the Northern Isles Ferry Services routes, with fares changed to be directly proportional to distance?

The Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) is a distance based fares structure.

Yes No

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5. Do you have comments or suggestions on changes to how the RET formula will be applied on longer routes?

The recently published Islands Connectivity Plan Strategic Approach said that we will consider changes to how the RET formula will be applied on longer routes, for example Aberdeen – Kirkwall - Lerwick. This could include reducing the mileage rate or capping at the current mid season fare.

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6. Would you like to see more dynamic pricing for visitors, aimed at managing demand and supporting RET for islanders?

Yes No

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