Extension to bus fare cap 'rejected'

Use of public transport didn't return to pre-pandemic levels despite £2 incentive 

Reducing the cost of bus travel on the Isle of Man did not attract more people to use public transport.

The infrastructure minister has confirmed the £2 cap – which was introduced in November last year – won’t be continued.

More than £140,000 was allocated for the initiative which was brought in to try and tackle rising cost-of-living pressures.

However Chris Thomas told the House of Keys that 'unfortunately' the figures didn’t stack up: