Horse trams could continue to run on Douglas Promenade for another two years - albeit on a slightly reduced route.
The Department of Infrastructure is asking Tynwald to support a £5 million package whilst discussions continue about the "long-term viability" of the service.
Under new plans the trams would run between Strathallan and the War Memorial - in tandem the department would begin to redevelop Loch Promenade:
Minister Phil Gawne says keeping them running would allow Tynwald to make a "fully informed and considered decision" based on three years of operational data.
He says that's not his way of passing the buck on making the ultimate decision:
Sprinklers put out flats fire
Section of Mountain Road closed for oil clean-up
129 sewer overflow discharges in Douglas last year
Third 'Listening To You' roadshow in Douglas tonight
Roundhouse update at commissioners' meeting
Roisin's through to the finals of BBC One show
Ramsey department store closing
Blood transfusion figures revealed
