Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says she doesn't know which bus routes are profitable because Bus Vannin doesn't collect the data.
She faced questions in the House of Keys this week from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover.
Dr Haywood said as a whole, the taxpayer subsidises buses to the tune of £7 million a year.
But she said public transport on the Island is run for the good of the community rather than to make money:
Can you help find stolen car?
Police are renewing appeals for help finding a stolen car.
Five green lanes to close for TT
Five Island green lanes will be shut for the TT festival this year.
Burst water main means traffic lights on TT course in Kirk Michael
There'll be temporary traffic lights on the TT course tomorrow as workers tackle a water main problem.
Organisers call off Onchan pride event expected to attract 1,500 visitors
A huge pride event in Onchan won't go ahead this year.
DEFA deletes "downright offensive" two-headed chicken logo
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's deleted a logo described in a Freedom of Information request as "dreadful", "downright offensive" and "simply slapdash".
Mountain Road closed for work tonight
The Mountain Road will close again this evening as the Department of Infrastructure carries out work before TT.
Lieutenant Governor to join Orange Army for TT duties
The Lieutenant Governor is getting revved up for the TT Festival, with plans underway to join the Orange Army next week.
Liberal Vannin chair Paul Weatherall to stand in Ayre & Michael
The chair of the Liberal Vannin Party says he'll stand in this year's general election.
