Alderney ferry service secures subsidy for summer services
A ferry service will continue to offer a subsidised service between Alderney and Guernsey over the summer season. The States of Alderney said although Alderney Ferry Services was already running daily services between the islands, the subsidy period would begin on 26 May and continue until 26 September.Charlie Smith, Alderney Ferry Services co-director, said she was "very pleased" to have been awarded the subsidy for the service - which she said was "a vital transport link" for the island.The States said there would be two scheduled round-trips every day, with more scheduled in August for Alderney Week.
It added fares would cost £60 one-way for adults and £45 one-way per child up to 14 - with babies under two years old travelling for free. The States said while there was no extra charge for large luggage, dogs and bicycles would be £5 one-way.Stuart Clark, chair of the economic development committee said: "The States of Alderney is delighted to continue its partnership with Alderney Ferry Services which is under the directorship of a young local family."
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