The Chief Executive of the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure hopes this will be the only strike action.
But Nick Black admits there is the possibility more industrial action may follow.
He says his department will be as flexible as possible with the drivers and hoped to progress the drivers’ suggestion of changing sick pay entitlement - something ruled out by the union.
Mr Black has again reiterated his department has to make £300,000 worth of savings.
Tynwald rejects proposed referendum on the Island’s net-zero policy after extensive debate
Island to maintain its current policy approach
Are Manx people happy?
Government publishes Social Attitudes Survey
Tonight's Heysham sailing cancelled
Overnight return service also called off due to forecast poor weather
Plans to progress waste disposal facility near Ronaldsway outlined
The proposals are currently on display at Malew Commissioners
