>> Its two boats – Stjernesund, which accommodates up to 28 people, and Sulejet, carrying up to 16 – also offer twice-daily passenger service for locals year-round [...] Gåsvær is flexible with timings and allows passengers to call in advance to book their spot for 55 kroner (about £5).
I'm missing something here. How can 55 kroner possibly cover the cost of doing anything with such vessels? I assume there is some sort of government backing for this service. That is all well and good, but I live in an area with similar problems (Coastal BC). Maintaining services to remote villages is one thing, subsidizing
the retirement dreams of a lucky few is another.
I'm missing something here. How can 55 kroner possibly cover the cost of doing anything with such vessels? I assume there is some sort of government backing for this service. That is all well and good, but I live in an area with similar problems (Coastal BC). Maintaining services to remote villages is one thing, subsidizing the retirement dreams of a lucky few is another.