Liverpool Travel Disruption Looms as Stagecoach Drivers Strike

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 3, 2024 22:34 PMNews
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Stagecoach bus drivers to strike in June. Source: unsplash

Travelers in Liverpool are facing significant disruptions as nearly 500 Stagecoach bus drivers plan to strike over pay in June, Unite, the UK’s leading union, announced today.

The strike, set from June 13 to June 18, comes as drivers protest a substantial pay gap between themselves and Arriva Liverpool drivers, who earn £1.40 more per hour. This pay disparity amounts to about £3,000 more annually for the same work.

Stagecoach, a profitable company with revenues of £773.2 million for the half-year ending October 28, 2023, has seen a significant increase in operating profits, rising to £51.1 million from £33.1 million in the same period.

Unite's general secretary, Sharon Graham, highlighted the long-standing pay issues, stating, "Stagecoach has underpaid its Liverpool drivers for too long. The company can afford to equalize pay with Arriva, and that needs to happen. Unite fully supports its Liverpool Stagecoach members in their strike for fair pay."

The strike is expected to cause major disruptions to daily travel in Liverpool. Transport to high-profile events, including concerts by Taylor Swift and Pink, will also be affected. If the dispute remains unresolved, the industrial action could escalate to indefinite strikes.

Unite regional officer Brian Troake emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "Stagecoach’s continued low pay rates have forced our members into strike action. The company owes an apology to the public for the travel disruptions. There is still time to avoid this, but it requires Stagecoach to return to negotiations with a fair offer."

Travelers are advised to plan alternative transport arrangements during the strike period. The striking drivers are demanding that Stagecoach align their pay with Arriva drivers, pointing to the company's robust financial health as proof it can afford the increase.

With the strike dates fast approaching, the impact on travelers is expected to be significant. The union and drivers are determined to achieve pay parity, leaving the resolution of this dispute crucial for restoring normal travel conditions in Liverpool.

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