Driver shortage leads to cancellations
The infrastructure minister insists private hire bookings are not having an impact on staffing issues for Isle of Man Transport.
More than a hundred journeys have been cancelled since the weekend, with the division short of nine drivers.
Some buses have been seen going to and from cruise ships in that time.
Tim Crookall says they're obliged to service visitors who've booked in advance, and to not turn up would be 'very poor':
Manxman repairs expected to exceed £2.5m
The Steam Packet's flagship has been out of action since July
Treasury Minister: Taxpayer footing Manxman repair bill
Steam Packet has previously said it would be paying
Island's youngest ever MHK says he has 'a lot to prove'
Eighteen-year-old Daniel Davison elected in Glenfaba and Peel
"Clearly I'm a candidate" for chief minister - Chris Thomas
Douglas Central MHK re-elected for the fourth time