What safety measures are in place for protecting foot passengers and cyclists at the ferries?
There are already social distancing procedures and robust hygiene measures in place on the ferries for foot passengers and cyclists, with seating restricted in enclosed areas, advisory signs and hand sanitisers available throughout the ferry.
We have now introduced a number of further safety measures.
Lane F has been allocated for the sole use of cyclists and motorcyclists who must remain with their transport during the crossings and maintain social distancing from all other vehicles and passengers. New signs have been erected on the slipways instructing foot passengers and cyclists wait to be called forward to board the ferry. This will help avoid large numbers trying to access the pedestrian areas at the same time.
Additional signs have been introduced on the upper decks to ensure social distancing is maintained on the seating on the upper decks, with further two metre markings placed at key points on the ferries. Recorded messages reminding people to follow the guidance are being broadcast during each journey.