google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

Stagecoach drivers in Ayrshire and Arran continue strike action

621cf840 42cd 11f0 be61 1b4bd5992921.jpg

Advertisements

Hundreds of bus drivers across the west of Scotland are continuing their strike action over pay.

The Unite union said Stagecoach had failed to improve on a 4% “strings attached” offer tabled last November.

It said 98% of its members had voted in favour of the industrial action – involving drivers at depots in Ayr, Arran, Ardrossan, and Kilmarnock.

Stagecoach has said it wants a “fair and sustainable” pay deal for drivers that preserves the viability of bus services.

The industrial action began last month and is planned to continue with six weeks of continuous action between 9 June and 21 July.

Pickets were expected all day at the company’s Ayr and Kilmarnock bus stations.

Stagecoach said its services would be disrupted due to the industrial action.

It said it planned to operate a “limited service with the drivers available”.

A spokesperson said: “As we go into our third day of industrial action across our Ayrshire depots, we’d like to thank our customers for their continued patience.

“We once again urge Unite the Union and our employees to reconsider their position and avoid further unnecessary disruption for our customers across Ayrshire.

“Further dates of industrial action are scheduled, including today, Friday 6 June followed by continuous action from Monday 9 June through to Monday 21 July. Services in Dumfries & Galloway and Cumbernauld will run as normal.”

It said it would share any updates of the impact on its services via its website.


BBC News

Views: 2

See also  Kieran Tierney returns to Arsenal squad after five-month injury

Check Also

Evacuated Coalsnaughton resident fears family will miss Christmas at home

Other property owners have expressed dissatisfaction with the standard of the temporary accommodation arranged by …

Council to investigate £327,000 pay-off for Edinburgh Trams boss

The council merged the boards of Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams in late 2025 as …

Dundee council leaders urge ministers to prevent further university cuts

Dundee City Council leaders have written to the Scottish government urging ministers to prevent further …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime
You have been rate limited for making too many requests in a short time frame. Just a moment....