Peel bar impacted by bus strikes 

Some bus drivers on the Isle of Man has resumed strike action over pay and contracts. 

Some bus drivers on the Isle of Man has resumed strike action over pay and contracts.

Bus Vannin has confirmed a contingency timetable will be in operation, with MER trams running between Ramsey and Douglas.

It says it's committed to reaching an agreement with striking bus drivers that doesn't increase bus fares or reduce services. 

The impact of the action is being felt by some hospitality businesses.

The owners of the Marine in Peel say they've noticed the impact that the strike by members of Unite the Union has had on hospitality. 

The Marine is situated on Shore Road. 

Sandra Faragher says on a normal day during the week, they'd often serve pensioners planning a day trip to the west. 

She says that, with the free bus pass, they would visit the charity shop and then stop at the bar, but on days when the buses have been affected, they haven't been able to travel. 

In the evenings, Sandra says, they often serve a group of customers who commute in from Ramsey and back but due to the disruptions, these visits have stopped as well. 

And over the weekend, the business hasn't been as busy as usual because people are either rushing to get the last bus back home or choosing to stay at home and avoid having to walk back in the rain and cold.

Sandra says while it's impacted customers, it's also created difficulties for young staff who live in Douglas but rely on public transport to get to work.

She's hoping the dispute can end soon so they can welcome customers back to the business.