Moghrey Mie Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 TRAVELWATCH ISLE OF MAN THE MANX PASSENGER WATCHDOG Information Bulletin 2 – January 29th 2007 Isle of Man Those interested in being actively involved in setting up TravelWatch Isle of Man are forming a Working Group. At present, the priority is getting organised and making best use of our volunteers. Brendan O’Friel is acting as the Working Group Co-ordinator. An important task is to establish a list of passenger issues. We will then prioritise these issues and seek improvements. An early priority is to press for improved passenger information about bus and other services from the Sea Terminal and at the Airport. In due course, we will also seek improved information for our passengers arriving at sea and air terminals in the UK. We hope to provide helpful information for passengers – an example will be found at this end of this Bulletin We have growing support from passengers which is very encouraging. We have also had very positive reaction from several MHKs. North West TravelWatch NorthWest is holding a public meeting at Crewe on Saturday 10th February. Details are to be found on the TWNW website. Also on the TWNW website is information about public transport links with ferries in the North West. Click on “Meeting Documents” and find the report on the Liverpool Meeting of 7th October 2006. The TWNW website has a valuable contacts page including links to the websites of other passenger groups, travel information sources and to the websites of operators. Passenger Information Rail Cards for use on the Great Britain rail system can be both purchased and renewed through the Steam Packet Travel Shop at the Sea Terminal. Don’t forget that a Virgin Trains Saver ticket bought with a senior Rail Card entitles the user to travel at any time i.e. the usual restrictions on Saver tickets does not apply to those purchased with a senior Rail card. Liverpool John Lennon Airport has improved public transport links. Regular buses from directly outside the airport run to Liverpool South Parkway where trains to Birmingham, Manchester and the Merseyrail network are provided. Liverpool South Parkway is a brand new station with good facilities including lifts to all platforms. A new hourly direct bus service – number 700 – is provided from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester city centre. Websites which carry our news www.positiveactiongroup.org www.travelwatch-northwest.org.uk Contact details for Brendan O’Friel:- Phone – 833636 Email Brendan@ofriel.fsnet.co.uk TravelWatch Isle of Man The Manx Passenger Watchdog INITIAL RULES TWIOM is an association of passengers formed on 15th January 2007. The purpose of the Association is “To represent and promote the interests of Isle of Man passengers” The key objectives of the Association are:- - To provide opportunities for passengers to express their concerns and needs - To influence Public Transport Authorities and Operators to improve services for passengers - To provide Public Transport Authorities and Operators with a passenger organisation to consult - To encourage integrated public transport provision both on and off the Island - To co-operate with other bodies in the interests of passengers. TWIOM will develop a fuller set of rules and/or constitution to be approved by the first Annual General Meeting to be held no latter than 31st January 2008. Notice of the AGM will be given at least 21 days in advance including notice of any resolutions. A Working Group will be responsible for developing and managing the Association during its first year. The Working Group will comprise a Chairman, a Treasurer, a Secretary and at least 5 other members, a quorum being 5. A Treasurer will be appointed by the Working group to manage any TWIOM finances. The Treasurer is authorised to open a Bank Account to hold any TWIOM funds. Cheques must be authorised by two signatures from the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. The Treasurer will prepare a report and accounts to present to the first AGM. These initial rules were approved by a members meeting on 29th January 2007. In the House of Keys on Tuesday 30th January there was a question about the bus service to the hospital.Adrian Earnshaw MHK, the new minister responsible for bus services,said they are going to carry out a full review of bus routes Juan Watterson MHK mentioned TravelwatchIOM and Mr Earnshaw said he would be pleased to work with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.