First Manchester bus dispute ends as workers accept vastly improved pay offer. Strike action that has affected the entire First Manchester bus service has ended after drivers accepted a vastly improved pay offer.
What buses in Manchester are on strike?
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has produced a full list of the bus services affected. These are the 10, 18, 19, 34, 34A, 245, 247, 263, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 320, 352, 360, 362, 375, 385, 395, 534, 541 and 575 routes.
Why are first buses striking?
Drivers working for First South West in Somerset and Cornwall are taking industrial action on Friday in a dispute over pay and conditions. The RMT union accused First bosses of “sitting on their hands” instead of offering a satisfactory pay deal.
Is the Translink strike over?
Translink is pleased to have reached an agreement with officials from Unite the Union and GMB Bus Driver Trade Unions to avert this week’s industrial action.
Does First Bus work in Manchester?
First Bus operate 150 bus services running regularly throughout Greater Manchester, meaning there is always a bus ready to take you where you need to go. You can find information regarding our buses including timetables, prices and use our journey planner on the First Bus App to ensure a smooth ride.
Are free buses still running in Manchester?
Manchester city centre free bus
The new look free bus is now running, replacing the Manchester Metroshuttle. Still completely free and with later running times, the revamped service provides travel to all your favourite Manchester city centre destinations.
What date is the rail strike 2022?
26 November 2022
Forthcoming strike action:
Industrial action dates affecting the network nationally have been announced: Saturday 26 November 2022 – action by ASLEF union. The impact that this will have is still being assessed but is likely to affect 12 train companies and have a substantial impact on their services.
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Why do bus drivers open the doors randomly?
Opening the bus door (and driver’s window), allows the driver to hear trains. Today, opening the door and/or driver side window is law in many parts of the United States and Canada. The same law is also extended to trucks that carry hazardous materials.
Will buses replace trains during strike?
Usually, when there is rail disruption, train operators put on replacement bus services to help passengers. However, this is normally only when it is planned maintenance work, so for the strikes, the majority of lines will not have replacement buses.
Are buses going on strike 2022?
There are strikes planned in October 2022 which will affect TfL services. National rail strikes are planned on Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 October. The bus strike on Arriva services planned from Tuesday 4 October has been suspended. Services will run as usual.
Is there a bus strike May 2022?
Bus strike scheduled for Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th May 2022.
Is the NI bus strike still on?
A planned strike last month by the GMB and Unite unions was called off after Translink made a revised pay offer. According to the unions, they submitted a pay claim of 6% to help the bus drivers, cleaners and shunters cope with inflation of 9% in the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Which bus is free for students in Manchester?
Free bus service
The Magic 147 bus offers free travel for University of Manchester staff and students between the Sackville Street and Oxford Road areas of the campus.
How much is a single bus ticket Manchester?
What services can I use? The £2/£1 single fare covers a single journey that starts and ends within Greater Manchester.
Can I use my first bus ticket on diamond?
Please note Diamond Bus does not accept other Bus Operators tickets or passes for full or part-payment for travel on our services.
What happens if you forget to tap out Manchester?
If you forget to touch-in before your journey, you could be charged the contactless standard fare of £45. If you forget to touch-out, you will be charged the incomplete journey fare of £4.60 – so it’s worth remembering every time.
What time do the free buses in Manchester stop running?
free bus 1
8.20am to 7.15pm (every ten minutes). 11am to 6pm (every 12 minutes).
What time do the free buses stop in Manchester?
free bus – free travel around Manchester city centre
Route 2 and the new Route 3 service now operates until midnight Monday to Saturday.
Is there a train strike on 1st March 2022?
When are the Tube strikes in March 2022? RMT members will take part in strikes on Tuesday 1 March and Thursday 3 March, lasting all day.
What dates are the train strikes in July 2022?
On Wednesday 27 July and Saturday 30 July 2022 passengers travelling by train experienced disruption as a result of a strikes by members of the RMT (27) and Aslef (30) unions.