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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.

Text Bus Back Better on blue background with Southern Vectis bus on right hand side

15, June 2021·4 min read

Bus Back Better scheme: What could it mean for the Isle of Wight? Updated

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

14, September 2012·1 min read

Bus brings telephone lines down in Merstone

Yikes, telephone line down in Merstone according to one On The Wight reader who was on the scene and able to send through photos.

21, November 2012·1 min read

Bus collides with scaffold, smashing windows

Bus comes into contact with scaffold and showers the pavement with glass.

Southern Vectis bus in St James's Square

10, May 2022·1 min read

Bus company’s Community Fund open to applications from Isle of Wight charities, schools, sports teams and event organisers

The Community Fund is a dedicated resource for backing local causes with funding, marketing help, free travel or the use of its buses for events

20, November 2022·1 min read

Bus Controller named employee of the year for going above and beyond the call of duty

One example of going the extra mile was Dave's willingness to step in on Christmas Day when, about to tuck in to his festive dinner, he learned of a shortage of staff due to Covid

18, October 2011·1 min read