When will the Isle of Wight ferry companies get their acts together and provide a reliable service?

On Thursday, August 4, I needed an MRI scan at Southampton. I booked well in advance, allowing plenty of time, with Wightlink.

MRI scans are expensive and I have been waiting a while.

At 6am I received a text about cancelled early ferries, due to mechanical issues.

At 9am I received a further text saying there was at least a two-hour delay and the boats were very crowded, so I couldn’t be guaranteed a place at a suitable time.

Too late to get on Red Funnel. So I had to cancel, wasting precious time and money.

I have  severe pain from hip arthritis and have been offered another appointment in three weeks.

The only option appears to go the night before and pay for a hotel and taxi.

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