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Southern Vectis

Southern Vectis are the dominant bus company on the Isle of Wight. They operate many routes across the Island.

Southern Vectis was formed in 1929 as the Vectis Bus Company. It was owned by large national concerns until 1970 when it was nationalised and became part of the state-owned National Bus Company.

In 1986, through a management buy-out the company became independent, but was bought by the Go-Ahead Group in July 2005.

29, January 2016·5 min read

Ventnor bus and school bus diversions during major road closure

Make sure you remember the route 3 and school bus diversions that come into force on Monday for six weeks as the camber of The Graben is re-profiled.

4, September 2023·1 min read

The Times spotlights Isle of Wight in UK’s Top open-top bus routes (Updated)

Isle of Wight’s Needles Breezer shines in The Times’ top scenic routes

21, April 2023·1 min read

New Southern Vectis App simplifies bus travel for Isle of Wight’s under 19s

Southern Vectis simplifies Isle of Wight youth bus ticketing with new App, offering chance to win a year's free travel

2, February 2017·1 min read

Rural bus service first in decades to operate without IWC funding say Southern Vectis

Southern Vectis say this is the first time in decades that a bus service for the rural communities they serve has been operated without local authority funding and that the current timetable for route 6 is run entirely on a commercial basis.

7, October 2016·1 min read

Dave Forrester named among country’s top drivers in UK Bus Awards

Singled out for his professionalism, excellent customer service and amiable personality, the popular Isle of Wight bus driver also scored highly for his adaptable and flexible work ethic.

Single decker southern vectis bus by eastleightbusman

1, February 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight council challenges bus company on service reduction

Leader of the council says that Southern Vectis should have widely consulted before switching the Route 6 bus to winter timetable all year round.

16, May 2016·1 min read

Man and puppy kicked off bus after doing Walk the Wight (updated)

Details emerge of a man and his one year old puppy who were reportedly kicked off a Southern Vectis bus on Sunday afternoon. The bus company say they are investigating the incident.