Passengers making alternative arrangements ahead of bus strike 

It's not yet known what contingencies will be in place just yet 

Some passengers have had to make alternative shopping arrangements this morning ahead of the planned 10-day bus strike. 

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that from tomorrow, bus drivers across the Island will be striking over pay and contractual issues.

In a statement, it says Unite the Union rejected a fifth offer last night. 

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It's not yet known what contingencies will be in place ahead of pupils returning to school on Monday or those needing to go to the hospital. 

Chanelle Sukhoo spoke to these residents at Lord Street Bus Station:

Meanwhile, the Isle of Man Trades Union Council has rejected claims by the Department of Infrastructure that strike action by bus drivers is “inevitable”.

In a statement, the TUC says if government can mobilise contingency plans quickly, it can also mobilise a credible offer to resolve the dispute.

The DOI says the situation is ‘regrettable’.