August's balmy weather saw the number of people using the horse tram service increase by over five per cent on the previous year.
It resulted in an overall increase over the 18 week season of 3.6 per cent to 61,877 passenger journeys.
Douglas councillor Stephen Pitts said: 'Given the current economic climate and recent year-on-year falls in passenger arrivals to the Island these figures are most encouraging. Weather inevitably causes spikes in passenger numbers which, in some months, were boosted by cruise visitors and coach package holidays.
'At a time when the scheme to upgrade Douglas promenade is prompting much animated debate it’s comforting to note the groundswell of support that exists for the service and the public’s abiding affection for this unique attraction.'
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