'No excuses' for lack of detailed plan for bus facilities

DoI Minister apologises over lack of new development in Douglas

​The infrastructure minister says a detailed plan for improving bus facilities in Douglas is being worked on.

There are hopes for new short term solutions at either the Sea Terminal or current Lord Street stops, until a development on the Lord Street carpark is complete.

Tim Crookall's department was originally tasked with issuing a plan by the end of 2023 - but the deadline was missed. 

Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher has called for that plan to be issued within six months to a year. 

Minister Crookall told Manx Radio there's 'no excuses' for the delays: