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Leader of the council says that Southern Vectis should have widely consulted before switching the Route 6 bus to winter timetable all year round.
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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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If you are a bus or train user on the Isle of Wight you are welcome to attend this meeting on Saturday morning in Newport.
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Working with Age UK, Southern Vectis drivers have donned simulation suits to better understand the challenges faced by elderly customers.
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Singled out for his professionalism, excellent customer service and amiable personality, the popular Isle of Wight bus driver also scored highly for his adaptable and flexible work ethic.
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Following a number of serious assaults in Newport Town Centre, members of the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership have been working together to finalise new arrangements for late night buses and taxis in the town centre.
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As Matt Kitchin waves goodbye and heads to Manchester, Richard Tyldsley heads to the Isle of Wight to take over the General Manager role at Southern Vectis and Bluestar.
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If you are a bus user be sure to make a note of the winter timetable changes, including major changes to route 1 by Southern Vectis.
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With buses running frequently, connecting with every ferry at Ryde, East Cowes, Cowes and Yarmouth, customers can save their queuing for the Portaloos and beer tents at Bestival.
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Once the work is complete, Bembridge residents will have the Christmas present they've been wanting for the last few years. In the meantime, diversions will be in place for all traffic, including buses.
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The LEP has put in a proposal for improvements for our neighbours across the water in Portsmouth and Southampton, as well as a proposal for a dedicated Isle of Wight infrastructure taskforce fund.
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Christopher Garnett once again offers his services free of charge, to seek out and collate the views of stakeholders, and discuss with government the infrastructure needs of the Island.
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If you're planning to visit the Isle of Wight Festival over the weekend, leave the car at home and travel by bus. Southern Vectis will be running special services from the Festival site to all major towns.
