On-Air Now
Facebook

Bendy bus trial starts today

Mon, 18 Feb 2013


The trial for the controversial bendy buses will begin today and last for a month.

The buses will be operating under the scrutiny of an independent working group consisting of a number of government department’s as well as secretary of Travelwatch Isle of Man, Brendan O’Friel, who is acting as an independent assessor.

There have been a number of concerns voiced from the public with regards to the feasibility of driving the elongated vehicles on the Island’s roads.

Community, Culture and Leisure Minister Graham Cregeen says he hopes the trial will serve to alleviate the concerns of the public.

It’s estimated that if introduced the buses would achieve £3 million worth of capital savings, and in the region of £300,000 in annual revenue savings.


 

Subscribe to get Energy FM News direct to your mobile device

You can get Energy FM News delivered direct to your mobile device using one of the following methods.

  • In the Apple News App on iOS search for Energy FM IOM and then just add it to your favourites
  • In the Google News & Weather App just search for Energy FM and then add us as a customised section
  • If you use an RSS Reader then just add our feed to your app, click here for our news RSS feed