The cross-Solent operators are insisting they'll welcome an investigation into prices and services.
The Office of Fair Trading is to consider competition, cost and service on the routes to Yarmouth, Cowes, East Cowes, Portsmouth and Fishbourne. It follows an 8000 strong petition, signed by passengers. Island MP Andrew Turner says there's still more work to do and he's urging passengers to continue to have their say. Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel all say they're committed to serving Islanders.