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Southern Vectis Updates Isle Of Wight Bus App

Monday, 28 June 2021 10:32

By Iona Stewart-Richardson @IslandIona

Southern Vectis has updated its app so Islanders can now tailor their travel plans.

The local operator says it offers Islanders a chance to track their bus in real-time and buy tickets instantly.

You can even see how much Co2 you are saving, compared to driving.

Southern Vectis managing director, Andrew Wickham said:

“Apps are not a new thing, we were one of the first operators to introduce one several years ago. But this is very different - a much improved concept in bus travel and ticketing

“The technology we’ve harnessed is so powerful that those travelling with us can completely personalise their app. That means they can save their regular journeys, choose how their home screen opens, mark bus stops or routes as their favourites, track exactly where their bus is at any given time and, of course, buy their tickets instantly."

The new bus travel software is powered by a leading public transport app and website provider, Passenger. 

Andrew added:

“We’re thrilled by what this new technology can do. Our team has worked very closely with Passenger, to ensure our customers have everything they could possibly need for planning and paying for journeys, right at their fingertips. 

“Now that the island is emerging from lockdown, we are welcoming many more people on-board - from commuters and those living in the area, to those enjoying a ‘staycation’. We invested in this new technology because we expect many people to benefit from an all-encompassing app as we look towards a bright new future in sustainable transport.

“Digital ticketing helps our passengers and drivers socially distance too - without the need to handle change. Gone are the days of hunting for the right change on a bus, or remembering to put your paper ticket in a safe place. This tool is just one step in delivering industry-leading solutions to passengers.”

Tom Quay, CEO of Passenger, added:

“As advocates for shared sustainable transport, Passenger are thrilled to see operators choosing to invest now in digital technology to be ready to start welcoming customers back to the bus. Southern Vectis is constantly ahead of the game - ready to innovate and always put their customers first.”

The new app is available to download on iOS or Android devices.

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