The Department of Infrastructure says it's hoping bus drivers will suspend a 10-day strike due to start this weekend.
In a statement, it says negotiations are continuing and today it's made another offer to members of Unite the Union.
Conciliation talks took place earlier this week at the Manx Industrial Relations Service.
Drivers have called the strike - which is due to start on Saturday - over pay and changes to holidays and sick pay.
Island's top baby names revealed!
The Island's Central Registry has revealed the most popular names last year.
Yellow weather warning for Friday lunchtime high tide
The Island's Met Office has issued a weather warning for high tide tomorrow.
MHK accuses Post Office of bullying subpostmasters
Rushen MHK Juan Watterson says he stands by his allegations the Post Office has bullied sub-postmasters over their contracts.
Kewaigue Road closed for weekend
Kewaigue Road has closed after Manx Utilities work ran into unexpected difficulties.
SubWhere? Sandwich chain returns to Douglas!
Subway's coming back to the Island - but its new location hasn't been revealed yet!
Haywood hits out against online toxicity against women
An MHK in the south of the Island has criticised online toxicity against women.
Deadline to renew firearms certificates nears
There's less than two months left to renew firearms certificates.
Extra UK ferry charges would seriously impact Island, says Minister
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says the Manx government has told the UK imposing extra charges on ferries would seriously affect our transport links.
