The first horse trams of 2016 will starting running today.
They come under the control of the government for the first time after Douglas Council relinquished the loss-making service.
The first horse tram will leave Derby Castle at 9am and continue until 5.30pm.
The last tram leaves from the Sea Terminal end of the line at 5.50pm.
The horse trams are expected to lose £100,000 this year, {http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/reprieved-horse-tram-service-set-to-lose-100-000-this-year-1-7881825|as we reported earlier this week}
Horse tram fares are £3 for adults and £2 for children for single journeys.
Day tickets are available at £6 for adults, £3 for children or £15 for a family. Season-long Go Horse Tram cards valid until October 30 are £30 for adults and £20 for children and holders of Isle of Man senior citizens’ 60+ cards.
Go Explore cards are valid for travel on all bus and rail services operated by Isle of Man Transport, including the horse trams.
All Go Horse Tram cards, tickets and free timetables are now available from Derby Castle ticket office and the Welcome Centre in Douglas Sea Terminal.