21/12/2021
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Bute to retain "Turn Up And Go" ferry services
Rumour has it, fuelled by speculation in a local newspaper recently, that CalMac are to be making the Wemyss Bay - Rothesay and the Colintraive - Rhubodach ferry routes bookable.
This suggestion obviously caused a lot of consternation amongst frequent travellers such as commuters, parents of off-island school children and delivery companies, as well as ad-hoc travellers such as those with complex health needs.
CalMac's Response
Concern about the news story was expressed by several parties, including Brendan O'Hara MP, and the following response was received from Robbie Drummond, Managing Director at CalMac Ferries Ltd:
As we discussed with the Bute Ferry Committee and the Ferry Community Board earlier in the year, we are launching a new reservations and ticketing solution across our network in 2022 which will improve the ease of travel for customers and on our larger routes maximise the use of our car deck capacity. It will also enable us to communicate better with customers.
Robbie
