
The uncertainty of Covid has knocked the popular Beers and Buses out for a second year, but a smaller event is being considered
Tuesday, 23rd February, 2021 10:52am
By Trevor Whelan with one comment
The Isle of Wight buses are, on the whole, run by Southern Vectis.
Other smaller operators run buses locally to town, or parishes.
The uncertainty of Covid has knocked the popular Beers and Buses out for a second year, but a smaller event is being considered
Tuesday, 23rd February, 2021 10:52am
By Trevor Whelan with one comment
A change in the categories for priority groups has allowed transport staff to be offered Covid-19 vaccinations
Friday, 29th January, 2021 11:39am
By Sally Perry with 11 readers' comments
The free bus travel for older residents will be available before 9.30am to help them make use of early morning slots for vaccines, healthcare, shopping and other vital appointments
Friday, 22nd January, 2021 9:34am
By IW Council Press Office with 3 readers' comments
The road between Whiteley Bank and Wroxall will be closed for two+ months from next week - if you use the buses, make sure you know about diversions and which stops are not being served
Thursday, 14th January, 2021 11:16am
By Paula Good with one comment
Southern Vectis are inviting nominations from within the Isle of Wight community, for someone who deserves to be named as a Covid Hero - for all to see - on one of their buses
Thursday, 14th January, 2021 9:07am
By Paula Good with 5 readers' comments
Southern Vectis say they'll continue to run on the Isle of Wight during lockdown to help keyworkers and those unable to work from home. Details within
Tuesday, 5th January, 2021 10:50am
By Paula Good with 2 readers' comments
JDL 40 was sold by Southern Vectis in 1970 and achieved notoriety by overturning near Gatcombe in December 1954
Monday, 2nd November, 2020 3:19pm
By Trevor Whelan with one comment
The council say they slashed the number of bus routes from 29 to 15 because there were too many excess seats. News OnTheWight asked how many and what the difference between the value of the old and new contracts is
Thursday, 3rd September, 2020 4:33pm
By Sally Perry with 3 readers' comments
Cllr Brading explains why the Isle of Wight council chose to slash the number of bus routes by half, resulting in some Island children having to take several buses to get to school (either very late or incredibly early)
Wednesday, 2nd September, 2020 8:35am
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments