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Targets include reducing average bus journey times, improving reliability, increasing frequency of buses and more
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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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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
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News OnThewight asked the cross-Solent operators and the bus company what their Covid face covering plans were for after 19th July
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Cllr Tig Outlaw says he thinks the plans are excellent and commends the Isle of Wight council team for bringing the plans to the table
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Cllr Andre says the council is committed to ensuring transport continues to support post-16 students with learning difficulties to access education and training through their Post-16 Transport Policy
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Businesses have hit out against plans to move the taxi rank as part of the £10m Ryde Interchange investment
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The Isle of Wight council’s strategic manager says they cannot make everybody happy, but that the scheme will enhance the public realm and get much better pedestrian prioritisation in the area than there currently is
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There could be disruption to road, rail and ferry transport, as gusts reaching 40-50 mph are predicted by the Met Office
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There are bold intentions to shake up the bus service nationally - including reducing prices and upping frequency. There’s also talk of on-demand alternatives to take you to your door. Here’s an outline of what’s up for discussion
