THURROCK and Kent County Council have announced a new Tilbury to Gravesend Ferry operator.
The service, on which around 120,000 journeys are made each year, will now be provided by Jet Stream Tours. The permanent contract for the service is planned to be in place later on this year.
The new temporary contract for the ferry service is financially supported by Thurrock Council and Kent County Council.
Jet Stream Tours will provide exactly the same service, operating on the same days and to the same timetable.
Fares will also remain unchanged and the new vessel will continue to accept passengers with bicycles. Unfortunately, the new vessel will not be able to accommodate motorbikes.
The service operates from the Port of Tilbury landing stage under an agreement with Thurrock Council and on the other side of the river the ‘Town Pier’, which is owned by Gravesham Borough Council and uses a pontoon developed in partnership with Gravesham and KCC.
Brian Little, councillor for Transport and Highways, said: “We are very pleased to be working with Jet Stream Tours and look forward to a great service for Thurrock’s residents.”
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