Industrial action by bus workers will no longer go ahead after a pay offer was accepted by a ballot.
Is the Arriva bus strike off?
Industrial action by bus workers in Kent will no longer go ahead after a pay offer was reached.
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.
Why are Arriva going on strike?
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite is stepping up its industrial action as a direct result of Arriva’s failure to make workers a fair pay offer. This is a very wealthy company that can easily afford to pay workers properly but refuses to do so.
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.
Are Arriva Trains striking?
20 September 2022
In separate disputes, Arriva Rail London members, Hull Trains and bus workers at First Group Southwest will also take strike action on October 1st. With workers struggling to cope with the escalating cost of living crisis, October 1st is set to see strikes by a number of unions in various industries.
Who took over 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. It is divided into three main components – mainland Europe, UK Trains and UK Bus.
What days are Arriva striking?
The dates of the strikes will be three days from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 19 to 21; followed by five consecutive days from Monday to Friday, October 24 to 28; and five days consecutive days from Monday to Friday, November 7 to 11.
Are Arriva Wales on strike?
The majority of the company’s buses will not be running as Unite and GMB unions begin striking for an indefinite period, starting 20 July. More than 1,800 Arriva workers will not go to work in Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire after 96% of union members voted to take action.
Do Arriva London bus drivers get paid?
How much does a Bus Driver make at Arriva in London, England? Average Arriva Bus Driver hourly pay in London, England is approximately £12.56, which is 14% above the national average.
Are Arriva buses still on strike 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.
Why did Arriva only charge me 10p?
This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment. In a few days, you will be charged the full amount with the 10p being updated to the actual amount owed on the same authorisation. To learn more about card transactions, click here.
What train companies do Arriva own?
Arriva runs three rail franchises, one rail concession and one open access contract.
- Northern. Arriva operates the Northern franchise, the second largest rail franchise in the UK, and runs regional and commuter services across the region.
- CrossCountry.
- Chiltern Railways.
- Grand Central.
- London Overground.
- Arriva TrainCare.
How much do Arriva bus drivers get paid UK?
Average Arriva Bus Driver hourly pay in the United Kingdom is approximately £10.19, which is 7% below the national average.
How many hours do Arriva bus drivers work?
Minimum of 37 hours of work each week with potential overtime available. 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) which will increase during your length of service. Uniforms will be provided. Arriva Workplace Pension.
Is Arriva owned by Stagecoach?
Arriva plc is a British multinational public transport company headquartered in Sunderland, England and owned by Deutsche Bahn. It was established in 1938 as T Cowie Ltd. and through a number of mergers and acquisitions was rebranded Arriva in 1997 and became a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn in 2010.
What trains are affected by the strike?
The following operators will be impacted:
- Avanti West Coast.
- Chiltern Railways.
- CrossCountry.
- East Midlands Railway.
- Great Western Railway.
- Greater Anglia.
- London North Eastern Railway.
- London Northwestern Railway.
Is there a train strike on 30th July 2022?
ASLEF members at eight companies will strike on Saturday 30th July. The companies are: Arriva Rail London, Chiltern Railways, Greater Anglia, Great Western, Hull Trains, LNER, Southeastern, and West Midlands Trains.
Are there train strikes in September 2022?
28 September 2022
National rail strikes are due to take place Saturday 1, Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 October. This action is co-ordinated across Network Rail and other train operating companies – it will also impact the Overground and Elizabeth Line.
Is Arriva being sold?
The latest transaction follows the sale of Arriva’s rail and bus business in Sweden to VR Group, which was completed in July 2022, and Arriva’s bus business in Lisbon to Dan Group which is expected to complete later this year.
Why did the UK get rid of bendy buses?
During the 2008 mayoral campaign, victorious Boris Johnson pledged to withdraw articulated buses on the grounds that they were unsuitable for London, and to introduce a modern version of the AEC Routemaster.