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Children and Young Peoples Services

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School Transport


Service Description: Procurement and provision of free home to school transport services for eligible students. Issue of term tickets and publication of a Code of Good Practice for travel to school.

Also known as:- Home to School Transport, School Travel, Term Tickets

Your FAQ

Question: The contracted school bus service that my child accesses has not yet arrived at the usual bus stop, can I find out if the service is delayed?

Answer: Between the hours of 08:00 & 16:30 please contact the School Transport Team 823780. Outside of this time please contact the Private Hire Unit of Southern Vectis: 827065.

Additionally please be aware that if you have access to the internet or a smart phone, Southern Vectis have set up a Twitter feed for for contracted school bus services operating on the Isle of Wight. This is updated daily and in the event of any delays. The Twitter Address is @iwschoolbuses. Via Twitter you can also arrange for a text message to be sent to a mobile phone when the feed is updated.


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