Ventnor Cascade’s walkway reopens, connecting town and seafront once more: Join the celebrations on Good Friday (updated)
Isle of Wight council seeks partners for children’s holiday activities and food programme: Deadline looms
Ventnor Cascade’s walkway reopens, connecting town and seafront once more: Join the celebrations on Good Friday (updated)
Ventnor Cascade’s walkway reopens, connecting town and seafront once more: Join the celebrations on Good Friday (updated)
Government grants Isle of Wight £12.7m for 22 new all electric buses in sustainability push (updated)
Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)
22, March 2024·2 min readGovernment grants Isle of Wight £12.7m for 22 new all electric buses in sustainability push (updated)Isle of Wight council and Southern Vectis secure £12.7m for a fleet of zero emission buses
18, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council to payout £5m to Southern Vectis for concessionary bus travelUp from around £4.6m, IWC will pay £5m to reimburse fees for Islanders who travel for free, under concessionary fares
5, March 2024·1 min readYoung Islanders invited to design transport behaviour posters for local campaignStudent competition to design posters for public transport behaviour launched on the Isle of Wight
15, February 2024·1 min readRural Isle of Wight to benefit from extended late-night bus servicesIsle of Wight council to enhance public transport with extra buses and continued late services on rural routes
11, February 2024·1 min readLetter: Plea for Route 1 bus to stop directly at hospital entranceResident urges authorities to consider better bus access for hospital patients
9, February 2024·7 min readSouthern Vectis optimistic despite commuter numbers still below pre-Covid levelsAre you a bus user? Read News OnTheWight's report from the recent Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users Group meeting
31, January 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Council seeks feedback on proposed School Transport Policy changesCouncil launches public consultation on changes affecting school transport services on the Island. Have your say
18, January 2024·1 min readLetter: Free public transport to help combat global warming suggested by transport expertExperienced transport operator suggests free public transport on the Isle of Wight in a bid to help reduce the unnecessary burning of fossil fuels
17, January 2024·1 min readLocal baby bank receives key support from Southern Vectis community fundBaby Box charity receives crucial support from Southern Vectis for struggling families
11, January 2024·2 min readSouthern Vectis partners with Mountbatten for charity support in 2024-2025Mountbatten and Southern Vectis collaborate for compassionate care fundraising
3, January 2024·1 min readHave your say on Isle of Wight bus and rail services at upcoming public meetingAttend the free public meeting and put your point of view to representatives from Isle of Wight council, Island Line and Southern Vectis
20, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight could see new electric buses if grant approved – but you’ll have to wait until February 2026If the funding is approved the new buses are expected to arrive in February 2026