The government handouts to Wightlink totalled £6.4 million in 2021 with a further £894,000 in 2022.

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23496304.isle-wight-ferry-firm-wightlinks-profits-shown-accounts/?ref=rss

There was a very real risk that operators such as Wightlink would run out of cash.

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23510567.isle-wight-ferry-firm-wightlink-responds-criticism-fares/?ref=rss

The Wightlink User Group met Bob Seely for the first time on Tuesday evening (11).

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23452023.isle-wight-wightlink-ferry-users-secure-backing-mp-bob-seely/?ref=rss

This stretch of water is our roadway to the mainland and Wightlink are letting down its users in so many ways, not just with prices, but with timetables as well.

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23712044.isle-wight-ferry-fares-killing-tourism-unfair/?ref=rss

While Wightlink is there for holidaymakers, it also means business when it comes to trade.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/business/unlock-the-potential-of-140000-new-customers-with-help-from-wightlink-business-hub-4378863

Wightlink Commercial Director Phil Delaney added: “We are proud to sell food and drink from Isle of Wight suppliers in our Wight Taste outlets on our ships and at our ports.

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23346965.isle-wight-restaurant-visit-sees-michel-roux-jnr-wightlink-ferry/?ref=rss

Wightlink offers three services - the car ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth, the car ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne and the foot passenger Catamaran (FastCat) from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde.

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23565820.get-isle-wight-festival-2023/?ref=rss

Wightlink received a Government Lifeline Grant of £1.93 million over the last three years, they can well afford to offer free travel to those needing medical treatment.

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23366430.wightlink-users-want-answers-isle-wight-mp/?ref=rss