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Southern Vectis Prepares For Mammoth Summer With Launch Of Seasonal Bus Routes

Southern Vectis is launching a brace of new seasonal services.

The bus operator will run its popular Summer Links and Island Coaster routes from Saturday April 1, and is expecting a busy season after a successful summer in 2022.

“Our Summer Links service was incredibly well-received last year - with 7,541 journeys recorded,” said Southern Vectis general manager, Richard Tyldsley. 

"In theory, that removed around 450 cars off the island’s roads — helping ease congestion and improve air quality here. In fact, those journeys saved nearly 18 million CO2 - which is incredible.

“We’re excited to be welcoming people back on board the Summer Links service - which runs from Newport to Yarmouth — taking passengers across the centre of the Island’s beautiful rural landscape."

The service will stop near to a number of popular attractions, including Tapnell Farm, Chessell Pottery and Calbourne Water Mill.

Following miles of spectacular countryside, from the east side around to the west, the Island Coaster offers breathtaking rural and coastal views.

It runs from Ryde, round to Bembridge, down to Sandown, Lake and then on to Shanklin.

It also takes in Ventnor, Whitwell and Chale before heading towards Freshwater and the iconic Needles Landmark attraction at Alum Bay.

Richard added:

“The Island Coaster is perfect for those who wish to visit Isle of Wight Zoo, Sandown Beach, Shanklin Esplanade, Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight Pearl, Military Road, Freshwater Bay and so much more.

“We’re tremendously excited to see everyone again - and we’re ready and prepared to welcome large numbers of passengers on-board from April.”

For more detailed timetable information, visit islandbuses.info

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