11 October.
Bus passengers in Sunderland face major disruption as almost 200 drivers go on strike. GMB Union members working at Stagecoach North East will walk out for five days in a row in a dispute over pay. The strike begins at at 00:01am on Tuesday 11 October and will run until midnight on Saturday 15 October.
What dates are Stagecoach buses on strike?
“Throughout our discussions, we have demonstrated our total commitment to reaching a realistic agreement with GMB and would urge them to return to talks.” There are further Stagecoach driver strikes set for 15-19 November, 23-24 December and 26-27 December.
How long are Stagecoach striking for?
The industrial action, which coincides with the start of Hull Fair, is set to last until 29 December, according to union Unite. Stagecoach said drivers had been offered a 14.5% pay increase and would be the “highest paid in the region”.
Why did Stagecoach go on strike?
Stagecoach North East has confirmed its drivers will be taking industrial action after failing to reach an agreement over pay. “We have plans in place to try and run as many services as we can during the strike, and to make sure people can still get to their work, to education and to access other services.
Is there a bus strike May 2022?
Bus strike scheduled for Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th May 2022.
Is the Stagecoach strike Cancelled?
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Stagecoach has now confirmed that, following a constructive meeting with the GMB union on Friday, a new pay deal has now been offered. The union will now put the offer forward to its members to vote on. Whilst this takes place, all planned strike action has been suspended.
Are Stagecoach striking?
They are striking over a below inflation pay offer, are paid much less than their colleagues in other regions and have seen their pay increase by just one per cent in three years. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Stagecoach’s transparent attempt to undermine the strike will not work.
When did stagecoaches stop running?
Decline and evolution. The development of railways in the 1830s spelled the end for stagecoaches and mail coaches. The first rail delivery between Liverpool and Manchester took place on 11 November 1830. By the early 1840s most London-based coaches had been withdrawn from service.
How far did stagecoaches go between stops?
The average distance between them was about 160 miles. The driver on the eastbound stage would meet the driver of the westbound stage at a timetable station and they would exchange mail and passengers and turn back.
How far could a Stagecoach travel in one day?
In 1859, miners and settlers making their way west would have traveled along the Express and Mail routes to the West. A stagecoach would travel about 5 miles per hour for 12 hours per day.
When was the last Stagecoach holdup?
15 October 1882
Last Stagecoach Hold-Up (15 October 1882)
Who currently owns Stagecoach?
Stagecoach Group
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Net income | £101 million (2019) |
| Number of employees | 31,196 (2019) |
| Parent | Inframobility |
| Website | www.stagecoachgroup.com |
What replaced the Stagecoach?
the railroad
The stagecoaches were largely replaced by the railroad in the East by the middle of the 19th century. The stagecoach, however, remained important for transportation in rural areas. Most isolated villages and hamlets were connected to the rail head and to the market place by the stagecoach until the 20th century.
Is there strikes June 24 2022?
There will be strikes Tuesday 21 June , Thursday 23 June and Saturday 25 June 2022 for 24 hours on South Western Railway and Network Rail.
Is there a bus strike 21 June 2022?
Network Rail and Transport for London workers are set to go on strike under the RMT and Unite unions, with services expected to be impacted from the beginning of service on 21 June through to 26 June 2022.
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What are dates of rail strikes in June 2022?
When were the rail strikes in 2022?
- 21 June.
- 23 June.
- 25 June.
- 27 July.
- 30 July.
- 13 August.
- 18 August.
- 20 August.
What has happened to Stagecoach?
In recent years, Stagecoach has shrunk, after selling its US operations and being squeezed out of UK rail.
Are Stagecoach Wales still on strike?
Unite members voted on Tuesday to accept the company’s new offer and further strike action has now been called off. Sharon Graham, Unite General Secretary, said: “This is a tremendous victory for our members at Stagecoach South Wales.
Will buses run during rail strike?
Bus services will run as normal but may be busier as a result of the rail strike action.
Has Stagecoach been bought out?
GERMAN infrastructure investor DWS has won the takeover battle for Stagecoach, writes Scott Wright. Last night it was announced that DWS, which is owned ultimately by Deutsche Bank, had seen its offer for the Scottish bus giant declared unconditional.
Is Stagecoach taking over National Express?
Transport group Stagecoach has ditched its backing of a £1.9bn merger with National Express and agreed to a higher rival £595m takeover.