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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.

26, August 2020·5 min read

Isle of Wight parents demand meeting with council and bus company over cuts to services

Yesterday Boris Johnson told the nation the Government want to make sure that transport is no obstacle on returning to school, but Isle of Wight families say significant additional challenges have been put in place which are preventing their children from getting safely back to school

25, August 2020·1 min read

Cash boost from Government for school transport: Here’s how Isle of Wight council say they’ll spend it

The Government are giving extra funding to help allow more students to use alternatives to public transport, while social distancing measures remain in place. News OnTheWight asked the Isle of Wight council how they intend to use the money

17, August 2020·2 min read

Four South Wight school bus routes scrapped: Forcing pupils to use ‘overcrowded’ public buses

It's thought that many parents in South Wight are still unaware of the school buses to Newport having been scrapped by the Isle of Wight council. Details within

12, August 2020·2 min read

‘Four buses and a ten-hour day just to get to school’ says Mum after Isle of Wight school bus scrapped

The Isle of Wight council have scrapped a West Wight school bus meaning secondary students face starting their journey to school at 6.30am and still not arriving in time

7, August 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Bus Museum to re-open this weekend

Social distancing measures have been put in place and the Isle of Wight Bus Museum say they are Good to Go!

14, July 2020·2 min read

Wessex Cancer Trust and Hovertravel launch new travel charter for cancer patients

Sometimes really small changes can make the world of difference, especially if you are travelling to and from cancer treatment. Details within

25, June 2020·1 min read

Free bus travel for older residents before 9.30am comes to an end next week

Cllr Ian Ward says that with lockdown restrictions easing and more businesses reopening, bus services need to be available for commuters who have no alternative but to use public transport to get to work and school

3, June 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Bus Museum cancel their second major event this year in light of Coronavirus

Originally scheduled for May, but then moved to August, organisers now say social distancing has made it impossible to achieve the primary objectives of the event

27, May 2020·2 min read

Southern Vectis announces increase in Isle of Wight bus services

Southern Vectis say they are responding to a rise in demand by re-introducing a number of services, and increasing the frequency of those they've have been running since lockdown began

12, May 2020·1 min read

Only travel on buses ‘if absolutely necessary’ say Southern Vectis

The Isle of Wight's bus company say they are expecting an increase in the numbers using its buses over the coming weeks, so reminds passengers of social distancing measures

24, March 2020·1 min read

Southern Vectis to reduce bus services

SV also thank all of their customers for their patience and commend their front-line colleagues, pointing out that they are, "all doing a fantastic job in difficult circumstances"

20, March 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight council extend Bus Pass support to allow older travellers to shop before 9.30am

Some good news for the over 65s

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