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Bus fares to be capped at £2

Three month trial to tackle rising cost of living

Bus prices on the Isle of Man will be capped for three months as part of efforts to tackle fuel prices and the rising cost of living.

Journeys will cost a maximum of £2 from 1 November.

Government says as well as reducing transport costs this could encourage people to leave their cars at home and reduce carbon emissions.

The trial may be continued depending on how successful it is deemed to be.

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson said: "We have seen record fuel prices in recent months and, although these have started to come down, the affordability of transport is a concern for a growing number of people especially when factoring in other rising costs."

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