Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
10, September 2024·4 min readCouncil leader eyes improvements for Isle of Wight bus services amidst new powers (update 2)Councillor Jordan discusses potential opportunities in light of newly granted transport powers
28, August 2024·1 min read£2 bus fares remain in place until end of December 2024 – other fares see an increaseSouthern Vectis increases some fares while keeping the basic £2 fare running until end of the year
23, August 2024·2 min readFreshwater Parish Council awards £5,000 grant to support vital FYTbus serviceFreshwater Parish Council supports FYTbus with funds, helping local Isle of Wight transport
5, August 2024·3 min readStreet Pastors and Police collaborate to support Newport night-goers with safe space at bus stationA pilot Safe Space initiative in Newport aims to enhance late-night safety
26, July 2024·2 min readSt Helens Primary School’s unique library bus gets a revamp from Southern VectisIsle of Wight students celebrate as school bus library receives much-needed upgrades
24, July 2024·1 min readDiscuss bus and rail issues with Southern Vectis and Island Line managersIsle of Wight transport leaders ready to engage at IWBRUG public forum this Saturday
9, July 2024·1 min readLast chance to secure a ‘spare seat’ on Isle of Wight school buses'Spare seat' scheme for school buses closing soon—apply by Friday deadline
24, June 2024·2 min readRoute 3 bus unable to serve Upper Ventnor due to parked cars during graben road closure (updated)Parked cars in Upper Ventnor are disrupting the vital bus service
24, June 2024·1 min readFree bus travel for service personnel to celebrate Armed Forces Day with Southern VectisFree bus travel by Southern Vectis for military on Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day
23, June 2024·2 min readLetter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequencesIsle of Wight Festival goers shun special buses for capped-fare services, leaving locals to contend with unruly passengers, says this reader
21, June 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Bus Users’ Group secures win for Ventnor concessionary travellersBus service changes in Ventnor extend concessionary pass use thanks to IWBRUG
20, June 2024·3 min readLetter: Tunnel vision – A true story where you must decide the endingVentnor resident expresses frustration over the area's disjointed transport timings. Read on and see if you agree