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Work on the new road layout will start in the New Year, with all aspects of the connectivity scheme needed to be completed by April 2023
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The Isle of Wight buses are, on the whole, run by Southern Vectis.
Other smaller operators run buses locally to town, or parishes.
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Ventnor Town Council plan to discuss the future of the No.31 community bus in Ventnor - which serves as a lifeline to many of its passengers. News OnTheWight rode the bus to speak to them to hear how the route’s closure would affect them
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Jacqueline was recognised for her attitude towards life, her generosity and phenomenal care towards her customers
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There was a steady stream of visitors on both days, who were able to travel on vintage buses and coaches, replicating the original 1920s bus routes
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None of this is a foregone conclusion, but it’s interesting to see which 38 IW roads Southern Vectis say they’d like car parking removed from, in an ideal world
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The works include the introduction of dropped kerbs, new road markings and signage, tactile paving, increased hard standings and improved drainage
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Proposals include a ‘Fairlee Bus Transit Route’ using the former railway lines to stop buses getting stuck in traffic on Fairlee Road and a bus lane all the way around Coppins Bridge
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Targets include reducing average bus journey times, improving reliability, increasing frequency of buses and more
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Entry is free, but there is a souvenir programme available which includes timetables for the free bus services, historical notes and a facsimile of the original 1920s guide
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The money will go towards training students with learning difficulties in presenting, producing, promoting and podcasting.
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The modified vehicle has been purchased following years of fundraising by the Friendship Circle, supported by a £10,000 grant from the IW Foundation
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The Isle of Wight Bus Partnership was formed in 2011, and volunteers stepped in, replacing professionals, to drive buses on routes 22, 24 and 32
