Travel, Traffic and Motoring News

Public consultation opens on proposal for photo ID on all Steam Packet sailings

The Isle of Man Government is inviting views on a proposal to require passengers travelling with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company...
Monday, 20 April 2026

New airport director appointed at Isle of Man Airport

The Isle of Man Government has announced the appointment of Mark Beveridge as the new Director of Isle of Man Airport. Mr Beveridge, 57, will take up the role...
Monday, 20 April 2026

Industrial dispute involving bus drivers is resolved

Unite the Union and the Department of Infrastructure confirm that the industrial dispute involving bus vannin drivers has now been resolved following a ballot...
Friday, 17 April 2026

Isle of Man Government is monitoring events in the Middle East closely

The Isle of Man Government welcomes the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East and hopes it will provide a foundation for permanent...
Friday, 10 April 2026

Isle of Man to launch Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme

People wishing to enter the Isle of Man directly from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA) or Republic of Ireland will be able to apply for an Isle of Man...
Thursday, 2 April 2026

Government strengthens coordinated response to rising fuel prices

The Chief Minister updated Members of the House of Keys this morning, 31 March, about the evolving situation arising from global fuel price increases,...
Wednesday, 1 April 2026

New support options introduced to help customers access driver and vehicle services

New digital assistance provisions and enhanced community support will be available from 31 March 2026, to help customers access drivers and vehicles services...
Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Isle of Man Airport achieves Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1

Isle of Man Airport has been awarded Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation, an internationally recognised standard that marks an important step in the airport’s...
Thursday, 26 March 2026

Chief Minister’s Urgent Statement to House of Keys 24 March 2026

If the past five years have taught us anything, it is that our Island is not immune from the impact of global events. The recent events in the Middle East are...
Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Immigration status factsheet to help with international travel

A factsheet has been published to help holders of Isle of Man immigration permissions to travel back into the Common Travel Area (CTA). The document also...
Wednesday, 18 March 2026