Travelling by Bus
Information and guides to give you the confidence to use the islands bus network for work or leisure.
Table of Contents
Useful Links
Programme goals
We have identified three key goals for each lifeguide.
Click on each goal for more information.
Get to know your surroundings
A great way to prepare for anything new, is to become familiar with it. This builds your confidence to develop the skill.
What can I do to prepare?
Top tips to help you succeed whatever the situation.
Practice with a friend
show the driver your helping hand card
Choose a seat near the door so you can get off quickly
look at your phone or listen to music
What to do in unexpected events
Handy Tips
Some handy reminders in sequence, to help your confidence flow.
Resources available to you
Spend some time getting to know these helpful websites before completing this skill.
Spend some time getting to know some useful information on some websites to develop your skill. We have selected some key pages that are useful for you, taking you straight to the information that matters.
Southern Vectis website
Explore the southern vectis website before you travel.
How to catch the bus
A useful guide showing you how to buy your ticket, plan your journey and catch the bus
How to videos
A collection of how to videos explaining how to use the app
Communication
Key phrases to practice and say, talking to new people can be tricky but people really do want to help so get used to asking for key things. Having a lanyard or card that explains your hidden disability can also be useful to show people. Self advocacy is important and remember people with disabilities have a right to equal access to opportunities!
Vocabulary
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Southern Vectis
Name for the Isle of Wight bus service
carriage
A train carriage is a connected vehicle on a railway network used to carry passengers, luggage, or freight. Also known as a railway car or coach.
Fare
is the money you pay to ride on a bus or train. It is the price of your ticket or trip.
Destination
Place you are going
Alight
To get off transport: Mainly formal or British English for exiting a bus, train, or car (e.g., "Please alight from the train at the next station")
Southern vectis buses
A short video showing southern Vectis buses at Newport bus station.
Questionnaire
Looking for support on-the-go?
Download Our Toolkit
A range of useful printable templates to help you become organised and prepared for each lifeguide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have any questions just ask !
Whre can I find out about ticket prices and bus cards
Use the Southern Vectis website
Still have questions?
Just contact us, we are happy to help.