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Gozo Ferry Rides Free For Car Passengers Under Budget 2027
Only the driver and the vehicle will pay for the Gozo crossing, while tourists will face new fares.
In Short
- Passengers inside vehicles will no longer pay for the Gozo Channel crossing.
- Only the driver and the vehicle will be charged.
- Tourists will see new prices on the ferry and the fast ferry.
- The government plans €141 million of investment in Gozo.
Passengers travelling in a car on the Gozo Channel will cross for free under Budget 2027. Gozo minister Clint Camilleri confirmed it on Friday.
At first, the free crossing was meant only for people on foot.
For Maltese travellers, only the driver and the vehicle will be charged. The clarification came after talk that commuters might leave cars at the terminal to save money.
Tourism is doing well.
Prices will change for tourists on both the Gozo Channel and the fast ferry. The article gives no figures. The state will keep paying a subsidy for sea crossings.
The plan also includes new ferries, two new cables between Malta and Gozo, and a new road and bus terminal. Camilleri said he does not expect the new eco-tax on hotels and short lets to hurt Gozitan firms.
What Does This Mean For Your Restaurant?
Gozo restaurants may see more local day-trippers with cars. Owners should watch the new tourist fares, which could change how visitors plan their day.
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