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Scrapped Cregneash bus service 'not financially viable'

Minister quizzed over 'illogical' decision

A bus service to Cregneash is no longer operating because it wasn't financially viable, according to the infrastructure minister.

The fate of the number 28 was under the spotlight in this month's sitting of Tynwald, with MHKs demanding to know what was behind the decision.

Tim Crookall says his department engaged with other stakeholders such as Manx National Heritage and the Visit Isle of Man agency.

But, there just weren't enough passengers using the service:

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston, whose department overseas Visit Isle of Man, says he would like to see a transport link re-established:

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