Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says putting more buses into service wouldn't be good for the environment.
In the House of Keys today, he faced questions from MHKs about cuts to when school bus passes can be used by students.
He denied the moves were designed to make money from children who'd now have to pay for more bus journeys.
And he said more vehicles on the roads wouldn't be a good thing:
Armed police sent to domestic incident in Douglas
Police say armed officers were sent to deal with a domestic incident in Douglas today.
New sex health centre for Douglas
Manx Care says it's opening a one-stop shop for sexually-transmitted infections and contraception.
Stay away from Murray's Road, say police
Police are warning people to stay away from an area of Douglas this afternoon.
Basic bank accounts easy to open for benefits claimants, says minister
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says scrapping the cash benefits payments system will save money paid to the Post Office but cost government more in bank charges.
Birthday lifesaver acknowledged at police awards ceremony
A birthday hero who saved a life has been honoured by the Island's chief constable.
Ferry trips to Ireland on today's House of Keys agenda
The House of Keys sits later today, with a number of issues up for discussion.
Huge collection of work from Manx artist to go on show
The worlds largest collection of a famous Manx artist is going to be shown at the Manx Museum.
Could you be at risk of a cyber attack?
The government has issued a warning about a significant risk of cyber attack to routers on the Island.
