Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
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
8, October 2024·1 min readGo Ahead Group confirms order for 22 electric double-deckers for Southern Vectis (updated)Isle of Wight's public transport will go green with 22 new electric double-deckers by early 2026
7, October 2024·3 min readSouthern Vectis donates £23,000 to support Mountbatten Isle of WightSouthern Vectis boosts Mountbatten Isle of Wight with a substantial £23,000 donation
18, September 2024·1 min readExplore vintage transport: Wightrider weekend returns to Ryde this OctoberJump aboard for a nostalgic ride as the Wightrider event takes over Ryde's roads next month
18, September 2024·1 min readSouthern Vectis announces changes to some bus timetables for end of SeptemberSouthern Vectis updates bus timetables on the Isle of Wight, with minor adjustments
10, September 2024·4 min readCouncil leader eyes improvements for Isle of Wight bus services amidst new powers (update 2)Councillor Jordan discusses potential opportunities in light of newly granted transport powers
28, August 2024·1 min read£2 bus fares remain in place until end of December 2024 – other fares see an increaseSouthern Vectis increases some fares while keeping the basic £2 fare running until end of the year
23, August 2024·2 min readFreshwater Parish Council awards £5,000 grant to support vital FYTbus serviceFreshwater Parish Council supports FYTbus with funds, helping local Isle of Wight transport
5, August 2024·3 min readStreet Pastors and Police collaborate to support Newport night-goers with safe space at bus stationA pilot Safe Space initiative in Newport aims to enhance late-night safety
26, July 2024·2 min readSt Helens Primary School’s unique library bus gets a revamp from Southern VectisIsle of Wight students celebrate as school bus library receives much-needed upgrades