It is thanks to approved Isle of Wight Council plans worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. There will be continued backing for proposals including additional evening journeys, from Mondays to Saturdays, on the Number 6 and Number 12 buses. The half hourly frequency of the Number 8 service and the 15-minute frequency of the Number 5 will also be kept. A council decision report says extra evening journeys on the Number 6 and Number 12 buses allow the public to access the evening economy and stimulate increased sustainable use of the services. The report also says many young people use public transport – especially those who can travel independently but are too young to drive – when accessing activities and education.