Bus passengers on the Isle of Wight can now benefit from a special scheme allowing travel on any single journey across the Island for £2 or less.
Southern Vectis has signed up to the Department for Transport (DfT) scheme, which came into force on Sunday (January 1) until March 31, and restricts the cost of a single ticket.
Andrew Wickham, Southern Vectis Managing Director, said:
"We have long said that buses are the perfect solution to helping reduce congestion on our roads, and improving the air we breathe here on the Isle of Wight - so we are delighted the Government is echoing this way of thinking.
“A bus has the potential to take up to 75 cars off the road, and we have ensured new vehicles added to our fleet in recent years are fitted with low emissions Euro 6 engines, to minimise their effects on the local environment.
“With newer buses, featuring comfortable seating and USB chargers for mobile phones and tablets, as well as ‘tap on, tap off’ payment technology on-board, we have worked hard to make bus travel an attractive option here.
“Now, our customers will be able to travel on any single journey, on any of our buses - except the Needles Breezer - for £2 or less. They can also use any payment method - including tap on, tap off contactless, the app, and cash.
"With fuel costs high, it is an extra incentive for local people to ease their cost of living by leaving their cars at home and opting for sustainable transport instead."
Buses minister, Richard Holden, added:
“Bus travel remains the most popular form of public transport in England, making up around half of all journeys. That’s why we’re investing £60 million to cap single bus fares at £2 to support every passenger and help get people back on the bus."
For more information about routes and timetables, visit islandbuses.co.uk
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