YET MORE HOVER BOVER AS FRIDAY COMMUTER SERVICES CANCELLED

Hovertravel has once again been forced to suspend its cross-Solent service due to a technical issue.

Commuter services to and from the Isle of Wight have been hit this morning (Friday), due to the undisclosed fault.

The operator is currently only running a single craft on the Ryde-Southsea route due to Island Flyer being away for substantial maintenance at Griffon Hoverwork.

Solent Flyer – the remaining craft – has broken down several times over the past couple of weeks, resulting in significant disruption for workers, scholars and visitors alike.

An update is not expected until 08:45, but there is no guarantee that services will resume at that time.

Tickets are being accepted on Wightlink’s Fastcat service, which runs between Ryde Pier Head and Portsmouth Harbour.