Bus drivers working for Arriva have called off future strike action after voting to accept a pay increase. More than 480 drivers who are members of the Unite union were due to hold five days of strike action over the half-term school holidays.
How long is the Arriva strike for?
Bus passengers in Sunderland will also face severe disruption to services, as 200 drivers working for operator Stagecoach will strike on from Tuesday, October 11 until Saturday, October 15 in a dispute over pay.
What dates are the Arriva bus strikes?
Updated: 22nd October 2022
Furthermore, it has also been agreed that planned industrial action across Northfleet, Gillingham, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells will be suspended on Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th October and all parties will now work together to progress the pay offer.
Are Arriva striking?
Planned strike action by bus drivers employed by Arriva in North London has been called off after the workers secured an improved pay offer, Unite the union announced today (Friday).
Has the Arriva strike ended in Liverpool?
A spokesperson for Arriva said: “We are pleased that our dispute with the unions was resolved last month and that services are back up and running for our customers in the north west.
What Arriva buses will be affected by the strike?
Arriva routes across Northfleet, Gillingham, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells will be affected on Monday October 10th and Tuesday October 11th. Members of the Unite union are in dispute with the company over pay.
How much do bus drivers make?
Find out what the average Bus Driver salary is
The average bus driver salary in Ireland is € 32 760 per year or € 16.80 per hour. Entry-level positions start at € 25 838 per year, while most experienced workers make up to € 41 000 per year.
Why are Arriva striking?
Strike action scheduled for next week at Arriva Kent has been suspended following an improved pay offer by the employer.
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.
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.”
Who bought Arriva Trains?
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 Arriva Buses blue or green?
Branding. Fleet livery is aquamarine and blue. Arriva London buses operating services for Transport for London are painted red. Yorkshire Tiger buses are painted in an orange livery and Tiger Blue blue.
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.
Is the Arriva bus strike off?
Strikes on Arriva buses in Kent have been called off following an improved pay offer.
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 the Arriva bus strike still on in Merseyside?
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.
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 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.
Will Tube strike affect bus?
Which services are affected by the strike? Strike action is planned to be across the entire tube network today and the overground network too. It’s also expected to affect most of the railway network across the country tomorrow, and across much of the bus network today and tomorrow too.
Who is the highest paid bus driver?
Highest-Paid Bus Drivers By State
| Rank | State | Average Bus Driver Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $43,160 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $43,027 |
| 3 | Washington | $42,308 |
| 4 | Vermont | $42,296 |
How stressful is a bus drivers job?
Bus drivers encounter considerable occupational stressors including traffic congestion, conflicts from passengers, rotating shift schedules, poor cabin ergonomics, and tight time schedules [2,5].