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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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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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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
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Aimed at non-bus users, an objective of the scheme is to understand how younger Islanders perceive bus travel, and to encourage a new generation of regular bus users
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Southern Vectis were inundated with nominations from people across the Isle of Wight, telling them about the wonderful acts of kindness carried out by so many in the most difficult of times
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With the promise of £40m of funding from various sources, the reconfiguration of Ryde Transport Interchange hasn't been forgotten. It's back on the council's Forward Plan
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Check out the detail of how Southern Vectis will be updating their timetables from 11th April
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The uncertainty of Covid has knocked the popular Beers and Buses out for a second year, but a smaller event is being considered
