46K views · 189 reactions | Passengers had to wade off the Isle of Wight's new £4m floating bridge when it broke down this morning, just a day after coming into service. It follows issues during the first crossings yesterday, when some vehicle bumpers scraped the slipway as they were driven on and off the vessel. The council says it will iron out "teething problems" over the next few weeks. Pictures courtesy Karl Love | BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight | Facebook

13K views · 20 reactions | Local businesses in East Cowes say problems that have kept the new floating bridge out-of-service have been disastrous for trade. | BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight | Facebook

The Isle of Wight's troubled Floating Bridge No.6 has a few problems trying to dock 😮 | BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight

They're calling it 'Floaty McFloatFarce' because the new floating bridge between East and West Cowes on the Isle of Wight has been beset with teething problems. As our Hampshire and Isle of Wight reporter Hannah Bewley has been finding out, a replacement that should have enjoyed the smoothest of sailings has actually embarked on really choppy waters | BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight

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