New policies on the Peter Pan Bus Line requiring passengers to buy their tickets and book bus seats in advance are causing confusion and some grumbling among Islanders and other travelers.

Frequent bus travelers to and from Boston will soon be missing the familiar greeting from Peter Pan bus driver John Ferreira to “his dear friends.”

Expanding transportation services among airlines, ferries, buses and trains have made the Vineyard more accessible than ever this summer.

Four airlines are now operating summer service between the Island and three major metropolitan areas. And two months ago train service began between Boston and the Cape that connects with a shuttle to the Steamship Authority.