Anyone taking the bus can only pay with contactless payments and Go Cards from tomorrow due to the threat of Covid-19.

Bus Vannin has announced that from Saturday, customers wishing to use the bus service will no longer be able to use cash.

The temporary increased measures are to further protect passengers and drivers.

Bus Vannin stated: ’Bus Vannin will continue to review its measures in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.’

The £2 fee for a Go Card is temporarily waived and can be purchased and topped up preferably online but also at the following locations:

Douglas Railway Station (8:45am–4pm Monday-Thursday, 8:45am-3:45pm Friday and Saturday March 20 10am-2pm)

Ramsey Bus Station (6am– 5pm Monday-Friday and 6am–12 noon Saturday)

Port Erin Railway Station (8am–3:30pm Monday–Friday)

Castletown Railway Station (8am–4pm Tuesday–Thursday, 8am-3:30pm Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday March 20)

Peel, Derby Lodge (10am - 2:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

All outlets are closed on bank holidays.

For further information and advice call 662525.