怀特岛理事会批准更换旧的浮桥6号渡轮,因为多次失败,拒绝升级。 Isle of Wight council approved replacing the old Floating Bridge 6 ferry due to repeated failures, rejecting upgrades.

怀特岛议员已经批准向前推进,计划取代老旧的浮桥6号渡轮,拒绝了工作人员关于更新现有船只的建议。 Isle of Wight councillors have approved moving forward with plans to replace the aging Floating Bridge 6 ferry, rejecting staff recommendations to upgrade the existing vessel. 该决定是在多年运行失败,包括机械和软件问题之后作出的。 The decision follows years of operational failures, including mechanical and software issues. 理事会现在将评估新渡轮的市场利益,该渡轮每小时至少有5次往返渡口,在目前地点运作,重点是可持续性。 The council will now assess market interest for a new ferry capable of at least five return crossings per hour, operating at the current site with a focus on sustainability. 关于潜在解决办法的报告应于2026年1月22日前提交,预计将在2026年5月地方选举之前做出最后决定。 A report on potential solutions is due by January 22, 2026, with a final decision expected before the May 2026 local elections.