Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
19, January 2025·1 min readDiscuss bus and rail issues with Southern Vectis and Island Line managers at IWBRUG meetingThe IWBRUG invites residents to discuss public transport concerns on the Island
10, January 2025·3 min readMajor decisions on electric vehicle charging points, school funding formula and moreIsle of Wight council Cabinet focuses on poverty, transportation and public health in key meeting
10, January 2025·2 min readCouncil approves plans for bus fare caps and improved bus journey reliabilityNew Bus Service Improvement Plan aims to enhance bus journeys and affordability for young people
24, December 2024·1 min readSouthern Vectis donates £320 to The Salvation Army for Christmas support550 toys and essential items will be distributed to 265 families on the Isle of Wight
16, December 2024·1 min readTransport for the South East seeks public input on new transport strategyRegional transport body TfSE seeks community views on Islanders' transport priorities
13, December 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight police seek to identify man after theft on a bus incident (photo)Help police identify suspect in recent Isle of Wight public transport theft.
26, November 2024·2 min readMore than 100,000 back petition to keep £2 bus fare cap past 2025MP's petition to keep £2 bus fare cap gains rapid support nationwide
22, November 2024·2 min readNo relief for Isle of Wight students as bus fares set to rise in 2025As the fare cap is due to rise to £3 in January, students call for more subsidies
21, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council to receive £1.8m boost for bus service improvementsLabour Government delivers £1.8m for Isle of Wight's bus service improvement
14, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor commends bus driver’s touching Armistice Day tributeUnexpected Armistice Day observance by bus driver warms hearts on the Isle of Wight
30, October 2024·1 min readPrime Minister Kier Starmer announces new £3 bus fare cap from 1st January 2025The Prime Minister's speech earlier this week revealed extended fare cap and £1 billion to support for bus services
29, October 2024·1 min readFree travel for armed forces on Southern Vectis buses during Remembrance periodSouthern Vectis bus drivers wear poppies and the company is offering free travel to service members