Bus Vannin services across the Isle of Man are set to run ‘as usual’ across the Easter weekend, but with some ‘minor adjustments’ following recent bus strikes.

The ongoing strikes involve bus drivers across the island and are led by the union Unite, with the dispute centred on pay, overtime rates and changes to working conditions.

Despite several rounds of talks with the Department of Infrastructure, the two sides remain in negotiations and the strikes are continuing sporadically following the initial 10-day walkout from February 22 to March 3.

However, services across Good Friday (April 3), Easter Saturday (April 4), Easter Sunday (April 5) and Easter Monday (April 6) are not set to be disrupted.

A spokesperson from Bus Vannin commented: ‘Following the industrial action that has affected our services, we're pleased to be able to confirm that services over the Easter weekend will be "service as usual”.

‘We would like to thank you all for your continued support.’

A public holiday timetable will come into effect on Good Friday, during which the Hullad Oie ‘night owl’ service will not operate.

Normal Saturday services will resume on Easter Saturday.

The Hullad Oie will also make a journey during the early hours of Sunday, departing from Lord Street in Douglas at 0.15am, heading to the south of the island.

On Easter Sunday, buses will follow the usual Sunday schedule, with the addition of two late-night Service 3 journeys (Douglas to Ramsey via Laxey).

These include a 10.10pm departure from Douglas (Lord Street), and a 11.10pm departure from Ramsey, both operating in line with Monday to Saturday timetables.

A public holiday timetable will again apply on Easter Monday, while services will return to the normal school holiday schedule on Tuesday, April 7.

During public holidays, Sunday timetables will be in operation.

For Service 3, the same late-night journeys operating on Easter Sunday will also run on public holidays.