27, March 2026·6 min readIsle of Wight’s 15-year transport plan moves into delivery phase after public backingIsle of Wight's approved transport plan targets greener travel, affordability and better connections
13, March 2026·2 min readIsle of Wight to get 23 more electric double decker buses with £3.6m government fundingSouthern Vectis and Isle of Wight Council secure another multi-million pound grant to expand electric bus fleet
1, March 2026·3 min readSouthern Vectis launches 31 electric buses on the Isle of Wight – air quality to improveThe Isle of Wight's brand-new fleet of electric buses has arrived - and they're set to make journeys cleaner, quieter, and greener for everyone
12, February 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight welcomes the first of 31 new electric busesNew electric buses from Southern Vectis promise cleaner, quieter journeys across the Island
3, February 2026·1 min readLetter: Call for shuttle bus service as Brading road closure causes transport disruptionBrading resident expresses frustration over New Road closure impacting access to essential services
26, January 2026·1 min readNine more new electric buses (making 31) joining Southern Vectis’s fleet very soon – Here are the routes they’ll run onSouthern Vectis enhances its fleet with brand new electric buses, improving sustainable transport on Island
22, January 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight residents invited to public meeting on local transport servicesIsle of Wight residents can voice transport concerns at a Newport public meeting
20, January 2026·2 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance selected as Southern Vectis’ charity partnerThe partnership aims to raise funds and awareness for vital emergency air ambulance services
18, January 2026·2 min readIsland Transport and Infrastructure Forum addresses travel disruption and changing weather patternsTravel disruption and infrastructure challenges were central topics at the recent Forum meeting
5, December 2025·1 min readCouncil welcomes major investment to boost Isle of Wight bus routes and infrastructureIsland bus services gain long-term investment to improve routes, infrastructure and sustainable travel options
13, November 2025·2 min readShuttle bus service launched for Wroxall residents during carriageway reconstruction worksShuttle service links Wroxall and Upper Ventnor during major road improvements
6, November 2025·1 min read12 weeks of road closures through Wroxall starts MondayMake sure you plan your journey with the closure of the main road (except Xmas and NY) through Wroxall in mind