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Red Funnel Urging 'Essential Travel Only' To The Isle Of Wight

Cross-Solent ferry operator, Red Funnel, is urging passengers to undertake 'essential travel only'.

It's the latest operator to reinforce the message regarding travel, with Hovertravel and Wightlink releasing statements in the past few days.

Whilst Southampton currently sits within Tier 2 restrictions, meaning that travel is permitted, the Government advice is that where possible, people should avoid travelling outside of their area.

A Red Funnel spokesperson said:

“Although we continue to operate in Tiers 1 and 2, we are continuing to do all we can to support the government’s advice, reinforcing the message that people must refer to the local restriction tier guide before planning travel to the Isle of Wight.

"Residents of areas currently classed as Tier 3 or Tier 4, should not travel to the Isle of Wight for leisure trips or non-essential reasons at this time.

"Similarly, people should not travel to Tier 4 areas from other tiers (including the Isle of Wight) unless it is for essential reasons.

“These messages are being reinforced within our communications, around our terminals, on our website and on social media.

"As we operate a lifeline service, Red Funnel is not in a legal position to question customers’ reasons for travel and nor has the government advised the screening of travelers by operators."

The ferry service said it is doing 'everything' it can to discourage those who should not be travelling. 

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