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.
Are Arriva buses on strike?
Bus drivers working for Arriva have called off future strike action after voting to accept a pay increase.
Is Arriva still on strike?
Strikes on Arriva buses in Kent have been called off following an improved pay offer. A series of walk outs involving 600 bus workers based at four depots in Gillingham, Gravesend, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells were due to start on Monday (24 October).
Has the Arriva bus strike been called off?
Industrial action by bus workers in Kent will no longer go ahead after a pay offer was reached.
Is Arriva North East going on strike?
Unite regional officer Dave Telford told ITV News: “The members have today voted to support a package to facilitate the transfer to other depots. “Clearly strike action was the last resort and we are pleased that strike action has been resolved.”
Why are Arriva bus drivers going on strike?
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.
Why are Arriva drivers striking?
Arriva drivers in Northumberland to strike over threatened closure of Jesmond depot. Bus drivers employed by Arriva will begin strike action later this month in opposition to the company’s plans to close its Jesmond depot.
Who has bought Arriva?
Arriva
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €5.35 billion (December 2017) |
| Operating income | €569 million (December 2017) |
| Owner | Deutsche Bahn |
| Number of employees | 61,845 (September 2018) |
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.
Are Arriva still on strike in West Yorkshire?
A long-running strike by Arriva bus workers across parts of Yorkshire has ended after a new pay deal was agreed. The industrial action, which began on 6 June, was called off after Arriva and the Unite union struck a fresh deal.
Where are the Arriva bus strikes?
The strikes have been affecting bus timetables from services operating out of the Tunbridge Wells, Gillingham, Maidstone and Northfleet depots.
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.
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.
How long is Arriva going 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.
Are Arriva buses in Crewe still on strike?
Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire have suspended their strike action after a new and improved pay offer from Arriva North West. The company has now met drivers’ demands by tabling a new deal of £15 per hour or an 11.1% pay increase.
Are Arriva buses on strike in Cheshire East?
18 July 2022
A strike by Arriva employees is expected to severely disrupt bus services in Cheshire East and the wider North West region from Wednesday. Arriva bus drivers and support staff will begin strike action from 2am on 20 July.
How much do Arriva bus drivers get paid UK?
Average Arriva Bus Driver hourly pay in England is approximately £10.26, which is 7% below the national average.
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.
How many hours do Arriva bus drivers work?
What Arriva can offer you: Competitive pay rates dependant on location. Minimum of 37 hours of work each week with potential overtime available.
Are Arriva drivers getting paid on strike?
The 2,000 drivers, who are members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, will receive an 11 per cent pay increase from Saturday 15 October. The workforce will also receive 10 per cent in back pay from 2 April.
Does the union pay you for strike?
Are strikers paid and can they choose to work? 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.