Unite the Union’s strike action is affecting bus services again today.
As with the last Unite the Union strike:
- There will be no school buses, but pupils can take any operating bus service or the electric tram service using their Go Card
- Electric trams are operating again between Ramsey and Douglas
- Car parking on Douglas Promenade remains available and free; and
- Contingency timetables will be in place
Bus vannin has had two meetings this week with the Manx Industrial Relations Service to try to find a way forward. It remains ready and willing to have positive and constructive negotiations. bus vannin’s six offers remain on the table as a basis for further discussions. The Department of Infrastructure is committed to reaching an agreement that does not increase bus fares or reduces bus services.
Unite the Union strike dates have been announced for four days every week in March on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays.
During the strikes, the priorities for the contingency timetable will remain services between Douglas and Noble’s Hospital, and Douglas and the Island’s main towns.
Normal services are expected to start again on Tuesday.
