Gourock to Dunoon passenger ferry services cost estimate for Option C2: FOI release

Information requested

Cost estimates for Options C3, C4, and C5 following our previous release to you of the cost estimate for Option C2.

Response

The remaining cost estimates you have asked for are noted below:

Option	Potential frequency reduction	Estimated cost reduction compared to C1
C3	25%	c.£500,000
C4	50%	c.£1.3 million
C5	50%	c.£1.3 million

These figures were estimated based on Contract Year 2022-23 financial information from CalMac Ferries Limited. They were estimates made by Transport Scotland as part of its policy development.

As a reminder, this was not a cost-saving exercise, but one focusing specifically on ensuring the appropriate service levels.​​​​​​​

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