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Cash Payments No Longer Accepted Onboard Floating Bridge

Floating Bridge

Travelling on the floating bridge? You will no longer need to pay with cash from today (Monday).

Tickets can still be bought using cash at a shoreside ticket machine though.

The Isle of Wight Council is now adopting contactless handsets for floating bridge staff to take payments after cash was cancelled because of coronavirus.

The new handsets will also let Saver Cardholders top up their card straight away. 

Contactless card payments help minimise cash handling for staff and passengers thereby improving safety in the current coronavirus crisis.

Floating bridge customers who don’t use the Saver Card can already use their contactless bank card.

Tickets can be bought online using online payment methods including credit or debit cards or a charge to your phone bill.  

All these options will still be available, plus the new choice to pay with a contactless card on board. 

Cabinet member for transport and infrastructure, Ian Ward, said:

“We know people want the option to use contactless payment on the Cowes Floating Bridge, and I’m very pleased we can now do that.  

“Contactless payment will help everyone by making it faster and easier to pay, saving time for passengers and staff alike.  

“Use of the floating bridge is gradually increasing as lockdown eases, and I hope this new facility will help travellers, and our staff, feel safe and secure in the current crisis.” 

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