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The change.org petition is being swamped by supporters wanting the ferry operator to reserve just a few spaces each day on its vessels for islanders finding themselves in need of an unexpected vital trip.
With good weather forecast this weekend and the relaxing of some lockdown rules, CalMac expects an increase in people trying to travel, particularly to islands in the Clyde.
Last year the Highlands and Islands ferry operator served up an incredible 50,408 portions of their CalMac and Cheese dish aboard our their vessels and now they have shared the recipe.
CalMac is reinforcing the government’s ‘stay home, protect the NHS, save lives’ message after seeing a recent increase in people trying to travel for day trips, particularly on the Clyde.
The COVID-19 emergency has forced ferry operator CalMac to defer its 2020 intake of Modern Apprentices (MAs).
The decision affecting the Craignure route was made jointly between CalMac and the island community as people start to heed the message not to travel.
Quiet Easter for CalMac shows public sticking to guidelines
New rules were introduced in March by the ferry company to stop day trippers and holiday makers getting to the islands in a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Ticket prices on hold to help ferry users during COVID-19 outbreak
Islanders will be allowed to make trips to the mainland for supplies and essential business while those who are currently visiting the islands will be allowed to return.
