Passengers urged to remember the public service provided by drivers
The regional officer for Unite the Union has described online abuse aimed at bus drivers on strike as 'diabolical'.
The Isle of Man Trades Union Council issued a statement ahead of the start of the 10-day walkout condemning what it called the vilification of drivers.
Bus Vannin drivers are taking industrial action as part of an ongoing dispute over pay and contractual issues.
Debbie Halsall is urging the public to remember the service drivers provide:

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