Ryde Bus Station
| Ryde Bus Station | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Locale | Ryde |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Operation | |
| Managed by | Isle of Wight Council, Network Rail |
| Operators | Southern Vectis |
| Travel centre | Yes |
| Rail connection | Ryde Esplanade |
| Annual usage | Not known |
Ryde bus station is located on the railway station forecourt, and it forms the only purpose-built bus/rail interchange on the Island. The bus station is jointly owned by the Isle of Wight Council and Network Rail, and Southern Vectis are the main provider of services.
In December 2007, Southern Vectis moved staff facilities and passenger information out of the station to the Esplanade. This is where buses were due to stop while the interchange was being rebuilt, however this was later removed and buses remained using the main bus station when work was put on hold.
On 2 April 2009 all bus services were temporarily moved across the road for Southern Vectis staff to repaint the bus station in their two-tone green colour scheme to improve its appearance for the Summer season.
Read more about this topic: Ryde Transport Interchange
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