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Lots of us have to use the buses/ferries/hover. OnTheWight asked them seven questions about their post-Coronavirus cleaning routines, to seek reassurance for Islanders. All provided detailed answers … except Wightlink
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OnTheWight has discovered the ferry companies have not been told which crossing the first Coronavirus patient travelled on. Why not? - and is that OK?
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Tune in on Tuesday night to see Sir David Jason take a special trip on the hovercraft for his Great British Inventions series
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Isle of Wight commuter, Steve Gibbs, reminds readers that MP Bob Seely was assured ferry companies were 'ready for the winter' and asks what he's going to do about the recent poor service
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The City Council are pressing ahead with the controversial sea defence scheme, aimed at protecting over 8,000 city homes
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If you are crossing the Solent this morning, expect delays due to poor visibility.
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Hovertravel have launched a new discounted range of fares for all NHS and primary care workers who wish to commute across the Solent
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You might have seen the hovercraft out on the water this lunchtime looking as though it was in trouble, having to turn back and return to the terminal. If you were wondering what had happened, here's the detail.
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The MP says he's pleased the operators are taking responsibility for incidents seriously and that they understand passengers’ frustrations and anger over what's happened over last few months.
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On the day Hovertravel announce their new half hour commuter timetable , OnTheWight sits down with the boss of company, Neil Chapman, to discuss what has led to it.
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The HoverCare card, as well as acting as identification for discounted HoverCare for on-going travel, can also show that the holder has reduced mobility, autism, dementia, reduced vision or impaired hearing. OnTheWight has details of how to apply for yours.
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Due to an ongoing technical issue, Hovertravel customers are having to rely on Wightlink to cross the Solent this morning.
