Fergekontrakt for E39 Anda-Lote

Statens vegvesen has awarded Fjord1 the ferry service contract for the E39 Anda-Lote connection in Nordfjord. This contract is valued at 826 million NOK and is significant for being the first regular competition in Norway requiring zero and low emission ferries.

Elektrisk og hybridferge fra 2018

The ferry service will include a fully electric ferry and a hybrid ferry, combining electric and biodiesel power. Both ferries are being built anew for deployment in 2018. The contract is set for the 2018-2027 period with the option to extend for one additional year.

20-minutters frekvens, 110 PCU

The ferries will operate with a 20-minute frequency from 06:40 to 20:00, with 15 additional trips on weekdays and 18 on Sundays in 2018, enhancing the route to near 24-hour operation. Each ferry can accommodate 110 'person car units'.

AutoPass innføres, ny tarifstruktur

The new contract will introduce AutoPass as the ticketing system, which signifies a tariff revision that makes passenger travel free but slightly more expensive for vehicles. Payment can be made using AutoPass, bank card, or cash.