The Infrastructure Minister says revealing a school bus fare hike earlier would have seen parents stocking up on low-price journeys.
In the House of Keys this week Tim Crookall MHK faced questions from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse about the 25 per cent rise.
Mr Crookall said the fare rise announced last month didn't come into force until after the announcement was made.
But he said he didn't want to let parents know too early:
Police concerned for missing Ramsey man
Police are appealing to the public to help find a missing man from Ramsey.
Cultural organisation says income has dropped
Culture Vannin says its income from lottery duty fell by four per cent last year.
Students can win trip to NASA space school
Fancy winning a trip to a space school in Houston, Texas?
Unknown substance on beach likely palm oil
The fire and rescue service says the unknown substance found on Garwick Beach on Boxing Day was most likely palm oil.
Yellow weather warning for ice
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for frost and icy patches.
Emergency services dealing with ‘unknown substance’ on beach
The fire and rescue service says it’s currently dealing with an unusual substance washed ashore at Garwick Beach.
Archallagan hosts orienteering race
A special Boxing Day orienteering event will be held this morning.
Your guide to Boxing Day traditions
Two Island traditions will get underway later.
