After an agreement was reached between the unions and Arriva North West, the bus strike that has hit Merseyside and the North West hard over the last month is now over.
Are Arriva buses on strike in Liverpool?
“The strike is suspended pending the outcome of the ballot and drivers are to return to work tomorrow to serve the needs of the community and public.
Has the Arriva bus strike ended?
Strike action ends after improved pay-deal agreed for Arriva North West bus drivers | ITV News Granada.
How long is Arriva on strike for?
Staff at bus company Arriva, which has paid £560 million from its UK operations to owner Deutsche Bahn since 2012, will strike from 0300 hrs on 5 September to 0259 hrs on 7 September.
When did Arriva bus strike start?
The 600 bus workers based at four depots (Gillingham, Gravesend, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells) were due to begin five days of strikes from Monday 24 October, but following an eleventh hour improved offer from the company, the strikes scheduled from Monday to Thursday were suspended.
Which Arriva buses are striking?
Updated: 8th September 2022
Following a first day of industrial action across Northfleet, Gillingham, Maidstone & Turnbridge Wells this week – with a second day due to take place on Friday 16th September, Unite the Union have confirmed further strike action will take place on Tuesday 20th and Friday 30th September.
How long are Arriva buses on strike for Liverpool?
29-day
Victorious Arriva bus drivers have thanked the people of Merseyside for keeping them going during their 29-day strike that ended in an historic pay settlement.
Are Arriva buses back on in Liverpool?
After an agreement was reached between the unions and Arriva North West, the bus strike that has hit Merseyside and the North West hard over the last month is now over. The complete timetable of Arriva North West bus services returned on Thursday, 18 August at 3 am in the morning.
Do you get paid on strike?
Workers on strike can expect to lose wages for the time they do not work. However, “pay cannot be deducted from a worker if they were striking on a day they were not scheduled to work“, says Ms Boyde. No-one can be forced to take part in a strike – so a worker can still choose to work if they want to.
Why are Arriva bus drivers striking?
More than 100 Arriva bus drivers are set to strike over plans to close the Jesmond depot in a move that’s set to cause travel chaos across the North East.
Is Arriva going on strike?
The strike has been suspended while workers are balloted on a new pay offer from Arriva, the union said.
Who bought Arriva?
Deutsche Bahn
Arriva was taken over in 2010 by Deutsche Bahn, the German state-owned rail and transport company. It is a multinational transport company, with its headquarters in Sunderland and was established in the 1930s.
Are Stagecoach buses on strike in Liverpool?
Now it has been confirmed that Unite union members have voted to accept the new deal, meaning the strike action has been cancelled.
How many buses does Arriva own?
Bus and coach
Arriva operates 5,900 buses in London, the north east, north west and south east of England, Yorkshire, the Midlands and Wales.
What is the oldest school bus still in use?
1927 Blue Bird
Summary. This 1927 Blue Bird is the oldest surviving school bus in America. Albert Luce, Sr., built his first bus in 1925 by mounting a purchased wood body to a Ford truck frame.
How many buses does Arriva have UK?
Our largest bus market remains the UK, with a fleet of over 4,700 vehicles, we are one of the largest operators with services in the northeast, northwest and southeast of England, Yorkshire, the midlands, and Wales.
Why is stagecoach going on strike?
The dispute broke out after Stagecoach offered a massive real terms pay cut of just 4 per cent, with 2 per cent to follow later in the year. Stuart Gilhespy, GMB Organiser, said: “The last thing Sunderland’s bus drivers want to do is strike.
Are there rail strikes today?
The national strikes have been called off.
Industrial action dates affecting the network on a national scale have been announced: Saturday 5 November 2022 – action by RMT union.
Is Arriva owned by DB?
DB Arriva is DB’s subsidiary for the regional passenger transport outside Germany and joined the Deutsche Bahn Group in 2010. The company has grown to become one of the leading passenger transport companies in Europe.
Are Arriva buses back to work?
BUSES will return to the region’s roads on Thursday (August 18) after an agreement was finally reached by unions. The news of a breakthrough in talks came just hours after the latest pay off by Arriva was unanimously rejected by members of the Unite and GMB unions.
Are bus lanes still suspended in Liverpool?
Four bus lanes in Liverpool have been reinstated, after a suspension lasting more than a year.