Here's why all Hovertravel services are off this morning
Isle of Wight Christmas shoppers heading to Portsmouth won't be able to travel via Hovertravel this morning (Saturday) after the cross-Solent operator cancelled services.
The Ryde to Southsea route is currently suspended due to a technical issue.
Tickets are being accepted on Wightlink's FastCat, Hovertravel has said.
It comes days after the County Press reported on jobs fears at the company, amid a passenger decline.
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Potential job losses at Isle of Wight ferry company Hovertravel
Late-night Isle of Wight ferry minibus for Christmas revellers
Meanwhile, Wightlink is running a free minibus service for Islanders enjoying a late night on the mainland today.
The service is designed to make it easier for partygoers to return home after attending seasonal celebrations without the worry of missing the last FastCat service to Ryde.
The minibus will meet the 11.59pm car ferry from Portsmouth - which arrives at Fishbourne at 12.45am - and transport passengers to Ryde Pier completely free of charge.
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