Over 2,000 bus drivers in London to strike over pay demands

More than 2,000 bus drivers in London working for public transport company Arriva will go on strike from October 4 over pay demands, the Unite union announced today.

The union announced that the strike will continue until the dispute is resolved.

Meanwhile, around 600 Arriva bus drivers based in Kent, southeast England, plan to strike on September 30, according to the union.

“The new bus driver strikes will inevitably cause disruption for passengers across Kent, but this dispute is entirely Arriva’s responsibility,” Unite’s Janet Nobbs said in a statement.

“Arriva has completely failed to address the level of emotion our members are feeling as they see their pay cut. The company should return to the bargaining table with an offer that meets the reasonable expectations of workers,” Unite regional officer Steve Stockwell said in a statement.

The new strikes threaten to cause more problems for Britain’s public transport network, which is already facing nationwide strikes by rail workers, which are scheduled for early October to coincide with the ruling Conservative Party’s annual conference.

Arriva, which is headquartered in Sunderland, northern England and is owned by state-owned German company Deutsche Bahn, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The worsening cost of living in Britain has led many workers in various sectors across the country — from railways and airlines to lawyers and even union workers — to either threaten strikes or strike over pay.

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