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Government Extends £2 Bus Fare Cap

Monday, 20 February 2023 13:36

By Jamie White X @jaywhite_1

Bus passengers on the Isle of Wight will continue to be able to travel on any single journey across the Island for £2 or less for the next three months.

Southern Vectis signed up to the Department for Transport (DfT) scheme - which restricts the cost of a single ticket - at the beginning of the year.

The fare cap was originally set to end on March 31, but has now been extended to June 30. 

Andrew Wickham, Southern Vectis Managing Director, said:

“I am delighted to confirm that Southern Vectis will continue to offer the £2 fare cap - in line with the government’s announcement that the initiative will be extended.

“This is about encouraging more people to leave their cars at home and choose sustainable transport instead. Like the government, we want to help reduce congestion and improve air quality across the Isle of Wight.

“With this in mind, Southern Vectis is investing in the bus services of the future. We recently announced an investment of £1.7 million in seven brand new double-decker vehicles for our region, because we want to make travelling with us an even more enjoyable and comfortable experience.

“I am looking forward to welcoming new customers on-board over the coming months.”

Southern Vectis customers will be able to travel on any single journey, on any of the operator’s buses, for £2 or less. They can also use any payment method - including tap on, tap off contactless, the app, and cash.

For more information about routes and timetables, visit islandbuses.info

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