More expensive tickets for tourists and visitors.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 7 February 2023, Col 45 Helen Inkster of Pentland Ferries suggested rising fuel costs would mean fare increases were inevitable and suggested discounted travel for island residents should be examined;iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 1 November 2022, Col 32
Priority booking for island residents which CalMac suggested would be possible but complicated;iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 31 January 2023, Col 38, Official Report, 7 February 2023, Col 44, Official Report, 21 February 2023, Col 42 and
Reasons for travel should be taken into account and prioritisation given to certain categories.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 31 January 2023, Col 27
NorthLink and CalMac both said they were contractually required to treat customers on a 'first come first served basis' (although a notable exception to this is block booking for commercial vehicles).xviiiLetter from NorthLink to Committee in advance of evidence session - 30 January 2023 and Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 28 June 2022, Col 22 and Official Report, 21 February 2023, Col 42 Neither currently requests information on reason for travel.xxiLetter from CalMac to Committee in advance of evidence session - 31 January 2023 and Letter from NorthLink to Committee in advance of evidence session - 30 January 2023 Views on this varied and stakeholder engagement would be key to delivering a workable solution.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 21 February 2023, Col 42, Official Report, 31 January 2023, Col 36 and 38 The Committee heard of informal attempts by operators to support travel for emergency medical need.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 21 February 2023, Col 26...