A PARTLY SUNNY SUNDAY – 21/09/2025

Good morning, everyone. The Met Office is forecasting sunny spells this morning until 11.00, after which we should expect overcast conditions until 16.00, when we might, once again see the sun. Temperatures will range from 10 to 15 degrees C, accompanied by light NE winds.

From the Hover Travel website:
“Services are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The next update will be at 07:45. Tickets will be accepted on
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A PARTLY SUNNY AND PARTLY SOGGY SATURDAY – 20/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a partly sunny morning and late afternoon, with rain expected between 13.00 and 17.00. Temperatures will fluctuate between 13 and 17 degrees C, accompanied by light SSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.00 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally. … Read on

A BRIGHT AND WARM FRIDAY – 19/09/2025

Good morning, everyone. The weather is looking much more pleasant today, with the Met Office forecasting sunny conditions throughout. Temperatures will range from 15 to 21 degrees C, accompanied by light SW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally. We wish you … Read on

A DRY BUT CLOUDY THURSDAY – 18/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a dry but very cloudy day again, with overcast conditions throughout. Temperatures will fluctuate between 17 and 19 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate SW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 05.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally. We … Read on

A CLOUDY WEDNESDAY – 17/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a very dull and cloudy day, with overcast conditions throughout, and some rain in the early morning. Temperatures will fluctuate between 15 and 18 degrees C, accompanied by moderate SW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

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A PARTLY SUNNY TUESDAY – 16/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a dry (until 23.00) and partly sunny day, with a mixture of cloud and sun throughout. Temperatures will range from 13 to 17 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and … Read on

A WINDY, WET AND PARTLY SUNNY MONDAY – 15/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is predicting a mixed bag of weather with blustery conditions throughout. We can expect some sunny spells at times and is rain is expected from midday to around 16.00 this afternoon. Temperatures will range from 14 to 17 degrees C, accompanied by moderate to strong winds, with gusts of up to 60mph in places. A Yellow Warning for strong wind remains in place until … Read on

A WET AND WINDY SUNDAY – 14/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! After a cloudy but mostly dry morning, the Met Office is forecasting a soggy afternoon, with rain expected between 14.00 and 21.00. Temperatures will range from 11 to 18 degrees C, accompanied by moderate and variable S winds.

There is Yellow warning for high winds in place between 20.00 this evening to 18.00 tomorrow evening:

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A WET START TO A PARTLY SUNNY SATURDAY – 13/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! After a very wet morning with heavy showers and thunder, the Met Office is promising sunny conditions from midday onwards. Temperatures will fluctuate between 12 and 17 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW winds.

The 08.30 Red Funnel vehicle ferry from East Cowes has been “cancelled due to Essential maintenance required to a critical item of equipment.”

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SHOULD I BOOK MY TAXI IN ADVANCE?

Should I book my taxi in advance?
I’m often asked this question and the simple answer is “yes”!
“How much time in advance do I need to book a taxi with Friendly Cabs?”
Answer: As soon as you know what time you need your taxi and on which day, please call us, email us, WhatsApp us as soon as you can.
Some customers will have noticed that when they’ve called
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