
Just five of the Island's bus drivers have signed up to the new terms and conditions offered by the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure.
Meanwhile the impasse with the majority of the drivers is costing the DCCL £1,000 per day.
Minister Graham Cregeen revealed the figures during House of Keys question time today:

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