Lack of toilets highlighted by industry bodies
Trade body RHA and union GMB are highlighting the need for more toilets for bus, coach and other commercial vehicle drivers. Toilets for these...
Arriva North West drivers walk out
Arriva Bus staff in the North West began a strike today (20 July) as pay talks faltered. The action comes after talks between Arriva and the Unite...
Bring back furlough, says TSSA
Reacting to new Covid measures being brought in, transport and travel union TSSA calls on the government to reintroduce the furlough job retention...
Unite issues warning to NatEx concerning Stagecoach bid
Unite has warned National Express that its bid to takeover Stagecoach comes at a time of industrial unrest amongst the target firm’s staff. Members...
Union seeks to keep masks on in London
Unite the union is urging mask wearing among passengers in London beyond the 19 July cut-off point for all coronavirus restrictions. Face coverings...
Go North West strikes are over
Industrial action at Go North West’s Queens Road depot, Manchester, has been called off. New working practices have been agreed on. The deal was...
Strike continues amid harassment reports
Industrial action by Go North West staff continues amid reports of unruly behaviour and harassment by people believed to be associated with the...
PCV fire investigation called for
Transport trade union RMT has demanded a thorough investigation of bus and coach fires. The urge comes after newspaper The Scotsman obtained figures...