Farewell to the Renfrew Ferry

Wallace1492
Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
edited March 2010 in Commuting chat
well, the current Renfrew Ferry ceases a week on Wednesday. It will be replaced with a small private boat, that may or may not be able to take cycles.

It has been uneconomic and has been subsidised, and that will now end.

I think it is a real shame.... Crossed on it tonight, and will do another few crossing before it ends.
"Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"

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  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    I take it the amphibious bus hasn't decided whether to take on the route.
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  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    They tested it, but I don't think it will go into operation... but it does not look like it would be bike friendly.
    "Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"
  • jackthelad
    jackthelad Posts: 89
    I cross on the ferry most mornings.and some of the guys who take their bikes said 4 contractors where in for the contract.But as you said they will be doing it economical with a small tug to make it cost efficient.

    jackthelad
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    Wallace1492 wrote:
    They tested it, but I don't think it will go into operation... but it does not look like it would be bike friendly.
    From The Herald today:
    “As well as being DDA compliant, it is also pram, buggy, pushchair and cycle friendly”, Mr Aikman said.
    See also Clydelink.
    A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject - Churchill
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    Hope it's not like one of these :lol:

    bus-bike-rack-rs.jpg
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