Transport, agreement between the Sicilian Region and Liberty Lines for smaller islands

PALERMO – «After cutting the old discounts on fast connections to and from the Sicilian minor islands, we have acknowledged the numerous requests from citizens, businesses and users to push managers to restore the balance between concessions and the market. Today fares are introduced that provide up to 65 percent discount on trips made in periods ranging from one to three months. This offer will benefit workers with regular contracts in the smaller islands, health workers and law enforcement agencies, thanks to specific booklets that include from 10 to 40 rides in a subsidized regime “. This is stated by the regional councilor for Infrastructures and Transport Marco Falcone , about the concessions on fast connections for the smaller islands introduced by Liberty Lines after the dialogue with the Sicilian Region.

«We eliminate privileges and fares that are now anachronistic, but we protect – without additional costs for the Region – the legitimate mobility needs of commuters who use hydrofoils to Aeolian, Egadi, Ustica, Pelagie. The Musumeci government confirms its line of support and maximum attention to essential services and transport, a vital garrison for the smaller islands of Sicily “, underlines the regional councilor for infrastructure and transport Marco Falcone.