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Eastern PEI ferry service survey

The Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce has commissioned Jupia Consultants Inc. to complete a study on the importance of the ferry service to the economy of eastern Prince Edward Island and to consider ways to improve its role in support of long-term economic development in this part of the province. Your help filling out this short survey will be very helpful in the preparation of this report. For more information or questions, please contact David Campbell at david@jupia.ca.
1.What is your firm’s industry?
2.How important would you say the ferry is to your business (in general)? (rank 1-10 with 1 being of little importance and 10 critical importance).
3.How do you benefit from the ferry (choose all that apply)?
4.What are the benefits of the ferry to your business?
5.What percentage of your revenue is tied to the ferry service?
6.Please estimate how many times per year does your firm use the ferry? (include car and truck transportation)
7.If you serve tourists and visitors to the Island, can you estimate the percentage that come via the ferry each year?
8.Are there specific times of the year that you rely more on the ferry?
9.Would your business benefit from a regular, year-round ferry service?
10.How have the challenges with the ferry service in 2024 impacted your confidence in the service (1 being not at all, 10 being very much)?
11.Does the arrival of the new ferry (M.V. Northumberland) in January 2025, help restore your confidence in the service (1 being not at all, 10 being very much)?
12.Do you feel your firm was at a disadvantage in 2024 because of the challenges of the ferry service (1 being not at all, 10 being highly disadvantaged)?
13.Would a more frequent, reliable, year-round ferry service attract economic opportunities for industry?
14.How could the ferry service be improved to help rebuild your trust in the service?