The motorhomers ferry route is under attack!

This route has been threatened with closure for some time and, apparently, only survives because of French Government subsidies. As we are no longer in the EU, and therefore not subject to their rules regarding subsidies, I hope that this law suit fails. I use this route regularly, and compared with the chaos at Dover, there are few delays at customs and passport control with the added bonus of arriving at the delightful port of Dieppe. Contrary to Brittany Ferries' contention that DFDS is unfairly attracting business, especially commercial, in my experience the route is underused. For example, I returned to Newhaven on the overnight ferry on 2nd June and I counted only two artics loading. It would be a shame if Brittany Ferries, an over-priced and monopolistic company, wins as I am sure it will be the death of this route.
 
britcoms said:
This route has been threatened with closure for some time and, apparently, only survives because of French Government subsidies. As we are no longer in the EU, and therefore not subject to their rules regarding subsidies, I hope that this law suit fails. I use this route regularly, and compared with the chaos at Dover, there are few delays at customs and passport control with the added bonus of arriving at the delightful port of Dieppe. Contrary to Brittany Ferries' contention that DFDS is unfairly attracting business, especially commercial, in my experience the route is underused. For example, I returned to Newhaven on the overnight ferry on 2nd June and I counted only two artics loading. It would be a shame if Brittany Ferries, an over-priced and monopolistic company, wins as I am sure it will be the death of this route.
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The subsidy is paid by Dieppe Chamber of Commerce, and one of the reasons for having to phone to book is that the subsidy element is on a different system. The subsidy was given to support employment in both Ports and would have been permissible under the Job Creation/Protection for Economically Deprived Regions.

Steve
 
britcoms said:
This route has been threatened with closure for some time and, apparently, only survives because of French Government subsidies. As we are no longer in the EU, and therefore not subject to their rules regarding subsidies, I hope that this law suit fails. I use this route regularly, and compared with the chaos at Dover, there are few delays at customs and passport control with the added bonus of arriving at the delightful port of Dieppe. Contrary to Brittany Ferries' contention that DFDS is unfairly attracting business, especially commercial, in my experience the route is underused. For example, I returned to Newhaven on the overnight ferry on 2nd June and I counted only two artics loading. It would be a shame if Brittany Ferries, an over-priced and monopolistic company, wins as I am sure it will be the death of this route.
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There was a ferry company got shut down a few years ago , can't think of the name . Always cheaper than the other companies. Think they were owned (subsidiary) of the eurotunnel?
This was the legal reason for stopping them operate .
Were Brittany ferries involved in that case ?
 
Dieppe realises that Motorhomes bring in enough money to the area to make it worthwhile attracting more to come.
Why do other areas deliberately try to stop Motorhomes?
Two Aires are provided, one very close to the ferry, the other just across the river is also convenient. We usually spend two night as the town is so welcoming.
I know some areas are overwhelmed by visitors.
Perhaps we must all show more consideration to locals to show the value of our stay.
 
We absolutely love Dieppe, what a welcoming place for motorhomers. We were there last November, when the three day herring festival was on. The council opened up the racetrack for motorhomers to park, then they organised buses from the racetrack track to the centre, running all day long. All of this was free!! I would recommend anyone to attend the herring and scallops it is amazing how many places are barbecuing herring, it was a really good three days, because all of this was free we spent a fair bit in the town, as a small payback. They also do the same for the world kite championship in September
 
Bigshug said:
We absolutely love Dieppe, what a welcoming place for motorhomers. We were there last November, when the three day herring festival was on. The council opened up the racetrack for motorhomers to park, then they organised buses from the racetrack track to the centre, running all day long. All of this was free!! I would recommend anyone to attend the herring and scallops it is amazing how many places are barbecuing herring, it was a really good three days, because all of this was free we spent a fair bit in the town, as a small payback. They also do the same for the world kite championship in September
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Was there during herring festival couple of years ago . Though was parked in the main aire .
Weather was , unsurprisingly, awful . But yes Dieppe is a great town .
Often go there whether I get Newhaven ferry or not
 
We are travelling Newhaven to Dieppe tonight. Love the route and just totally dislike Dover, although we will miss Calais. Dover is chaotic at best and "effin" awful at worst, such a shame as Calais has improved immeasurably in the last ten years. But we do love Dieppe. It has everything we need for a first and last stopover.
 
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