Strike action taking place today

Wednesday, 6 March 2013 00:00

Contingency plans are in place to counteract a fourth round of industrial action by bus drivers today.

Drivers are carrying out two two-hour stoppages – one at 7.30am and again at 3pm.

It’s in protest to changes to their pay and terms and conditions as their employer, the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure looks to make savings of £300,000.

A Sunday service will operate to combat the strike action and extra trains and trams will be put on to help get children to school.

Chief executive of the DCCL Nick Black says the strike action is hitting exam time:

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You can find full timetables for today on Isle of Man Bus and Rail website.

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