Isle of Wight residents 'trapped' by ongoing roadworks in Brading can breathe a sigh of relief after Southern Vectis agreed to run a shuttle bus following backlash.
In partnership with Isle of Wight Council, the service will transport passengers between the village and Ryde, during the New Road closure.
Sharon McNamara, a resident who has mobility issues, said she felt 'trapped' in her home.
She said the nearest bus stop to Brading was now the temporary stop at Morton Old Road, 0.6 miles away from Brading Bullring.
North of the town, the nearest place to get the bus was 0.9 miles away at Rowborough Corner.
MP Joe Robertson for Isle of Wight East also voiced his concerns.
Following the backlash, the bus firm has now agreed to operate a shuttle service between Brading Bull Ring and Tesco.
Timetable for shuttle service
Timetable information for the Brading shuttle bus can be found on Southern Vectis’ website - islandbuses.info
At Tesco, passengers can change to route 2 or 3 for their onward journeys.
“We understand our customers rely on the services we provide, and this has been a challenging situation,” said Simon Moye, Southern Vectis oeprations manager.
“I’d like to thank them for their patience and understanding during these works by Island Roads.
“Our team is determined to minimise disruption to our services, and I am delighted that we have been able to work with Isle of Wight Council to provide the shuttle bus for the remainder of the works.”
Stewart Chandler, the council’s transport strategy manager, added: “Ensuring residents can continue to travel reliably during these essential works has been a priority for us.
"We’re pleased to have worked closely with Southern Vectis to introduce this shuttle service, which will help maintain important connections for the Brading community.
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