Bus use falls by around 90% during pandemic

Trips continue for key workers and essential journeys

The number of people taking the bus on the Isle of Man has reduced significantly since the Covid-19 restrictions were put in place.

Bus Vannin says around 1,000 passenger journeys are being made each day whereas last year, the daily average was around 10,000 trips.

The 90% reduction in use has come since government urged people not to travel unless absolutely necessary at the end of March.

Buses are continuing to provide public transport requirements for key workers and people carrying out other essential journeys.