DFDS cancels some weekly inter-island ferry services
A spokesperson said: "We have taken the decision to cancel some upcoming sailings which will impact on inter-island services during the summer. "We can confirm that this is not a planned reduction in inter-island crossings and that our customers have been made aware of these amendments. "We have tried to not disrupt journeys as much as possible by accommodating passengers on the next available ferry but apologise to those who have been affected by these schedule changes."
'Build for long-term'
Ian Cuming, from the Jersey Sports Council, said DFDS had to create a plan to improve its services for the future."I think we need to have a conversation with DFDS to find out what their issues are," he said."Presumably it's commercial and then what can we build for the long-term to create a better inter-island service - both for passengers and for people who want to take equipment, cars, horses, boats, whatever, across [to] the other islands."Antiques dealer Stephen Cohu said the timetable had not been helpful and the cancellations were affecting his trade with Guernsey."We used to be able to go over for the day, get a day trip, go and pick it all up or they would send it over," he said. "We literally need to go and pick up half a car full of stuff. We've got to stay in Guernsey for a week."
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