Smith calls for permanent hovercraft service across Forth

26/10/07

Margaret Smith MSP has urged on the Scottish Government to support a permanent hovercraft service across the Forth. The service was trialled this summer and the financial analysis by Stagecoach published yesterday has confirmed a clear business case for the launch of a permanent crossing.

Commenting on the Stagecoach report, the Edinburgh West MSP said:

“I was really pleased to hear that Stagecoach have confirmed a clear business case for a permanent cross-Forth hovercraft service. The trial of the service which took place during the summer was hugely successful, and strongly supported by communities on both sides of the river. 

“A hovercraft service is an innovative and environmentally sustainable method of cross-Forth transport, which would increase the range of travel options for commuters between Edinburgh and Fife and help to reduce congestion by encouraging people to leave their cars behind.

“I would like to see the Scottish Government expand on the success of the initial trial and give its full support and backing to a permanent hovercraft service across the Forth.”