Living in Gosport, UK, many of us feel increasingly isolated from Portsmouth after the cancellation of the late night ferry service. For years, the ferry across the bay connected our community in Gosport with Portsmouth, particularly Southsea, for nightlife and social engagements. This quick, five-minute journey at just £5.10 return allowed us the freedom to enjoy evenings with friends, family, and colleagues without worrying about expensive or inconvenient return trips.

However, since the late night ferry's termination a few months back, a simple outing has turned into a pricey and logistically challenging ordeal. A single passenger now faces a minimum taxi fare of £35.00 to return to Gosport after midnight—a stark contrast to the old ferry service that ran until 3 AM and offered journeys at just £5.00 each way.

This change drastically impacts community members, particularly single women, who once enjoyed the assurance of safe and affordable transport back home. Instead of worrying about the last ferry at midnight, the late-night service allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our evenings, knowing there was a safe, reliable way home.

By reinstating the late night ferry, we can restore the vital connection between Gosport and Portsmouth, easing the financial burden on residents and supporting the local nightlife economy in both regions. A reliable ferry service fosters not only economic exchange but also cultural and social ties between our neighboring towns.

We urge the ferry operating authorities to reconsider their decision and bring the service back. Reestablishing the late night ferry is essential for community cohesion and provides a much-needed option for people traveling safely and affordably post-midnight.

Join me in calling for the reinstatement of the Gosport Late Night Ferry. Sign this petition to help us reconnect Gosport and Portsmouth and make our communities accessible once more.