MERSEY Ferry commuter services are set to resume tomorrow (Thursday, June 27) after 'operational issues' led to their suspension earlier this week.
The ferries travel operator posted on social media yesterday that there would be no Commuter or River Explorer sailings on Tuesday, June 25 or today (Wednesday, June 26).
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority confirmed that the issues were due to a “delay on its passenger licensing approvals” meaning boats were unable to sail.
A replacement bus service is also in place between Seacombe Ferry Terminal and Hamilton Square Station.
A post from Mersey Ferries operator on X (formerly known as Twitter) this afternoon read: "Services will resume tomorrow as usual. Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we worked to resolve the operational issues affecting services. Happy sailing!"
#MerseyFerries | Services will resume tomorrow as usual.
— Mersey Ferries (@MerseyFerries) June 26, 2024
Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we worked to resolve the operational issues affecting services.
Happy sailing! pic.twitter.com/HmN627hSB2
The statement, posted onto X yesterday (Monday, June 24) read: “Due to operational reasons there are no Commuter and River Explorer sailings on Tuesday 25th June and Wednesday 26th June.
“Replacement Bus Service in place for both the AM and PM Commuter between Seacombe Ferry Terminal and Hamilton SQ Station. Ferries tickets accepted.”
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority confirmed that the issues were due to a “delay on its passenger licensing approvals” meaning boats were unable to sail.
A Mersey Ferries spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, a short delay on our passengers licencing approvals has meant that we weren’t able to have two boats back on the water today as we’d originally hoped.
"We have made the tough choice to suspend our River Explorer Cruise and Direct Cross-River services until June 27 to fulfil our commitment to our Manchester Ship Canal Cruise passengers.
"Replacement buses are in operation for our loyal commuters. We know people may be disappointed, and we thank passengers for their patience as we work hard to bring the Royal Iris of the Mersey back into service."
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