No plans to re-assess 'dangerous' Laxey school bus

Friday, 6 May 2016 00:00

Claims that school children are being put at risk whilst on the bus which transports them through Laxey have been quashed by transport chiefs:

Isle of Man Transport says a recent survey shows the average amount of passengers on that route - including children and members of the public - is 35 which is below capacity.

Concerns were raised this week by parents after a video surfaced of kids being forced to stand on the single decker bus.

Director Ian Longworth doesn't share their fears and says there are no plans to re-assess the situation at this time:

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