10-day strike got underway this morning
Bus drivers are gathering at picket lines at the Island's bus stations as a 10-day strike over pay and contractual issues got underway today.
Bus Vannin is operating a contingency bus timetable during the walkout, prioritising the main routes between the Island's towns and Douglas along with services to the hospital.
It follows a dispute over pay and contractual issues
Manx Radio's Christian Jones has been to the picket line at the Banks Circus depot in Douglas this morning:

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