During the last lesson for the unit of critical thinking, the topics that could possibly be used in the debates were being discussed. One title that caught my eye was the one which involved the ferry between Malta and Gozo. Having to cross the channel multiple times each week I was interested to hear what views this person had about this issue. Unfortunately they weren't present for that lesson, but luckily enough on the way home I met other Gozitans on the ferry which coincidentally brought the topic up mid-conversation. The link between Malta and Gozo has been one of the most controversial topics throughout the years. The only transport service (Gozo Channel company limited) available has been working for years since 1975. In the more recent years there have been countless debates, arguments and articles on wether or not there should be an alternative to this service mainly a bridge or a tunnel. It is a topic I often find myself talking about with others especially when they find out I am Gozitan. The issue we discussed on the ferry was about how ever since the ferry service started there was never a reduced price for full time students. Of course we are thankful that Gozitans pay less than Maltese residents, despite some still think that this is unfair. However why should a student receiving a very small amount of stipend being the only income per month (not to mention students not eligible for stipend) pay as much as a person with a full time job and stable income? In most countries I have visited almost every means of transport has regular priced tickets and also student tickets, which would be a bit cheaper than the regular ones. When boarding the ferry as a passenger it only costs a Gozitan resident 1.15 euros, however with a car that ammount goes up to almost 10euros which would ammount up to 50 euros to go to school every day for a week. Someone who does not travel frequently would simply suggest for you to get a bus and board the ferry as a passenger although not alot of students do so, for the fact that the bus service from Cirkewwa is never there on time or sometimes never even show up. This results in students having to buy a car and spend 1/3rd of their monthly stipend in a week unless they afford to rent an appartment which would cost way more. I belive that till the day were another alternative to the ferry is offered there should definately be reduced student prices. References
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