Arriva North London bus drivers are set to resume strike action, leaving passengers facing disruption across 42 London routes as a dispute over working conditions continues.
The industrial action involves around 1,500 drivers represented by Unite, with services expected to face little or no operation on affected routes during the strike days. The dispute centres on concerns raised by drivers about workplace conditions and safety.
Drivers Say Working Conditions Remain At The Centre Of Dispute
According to MyLondon, Unite has said drivers are seeking changes to conditions that they believe are affecting their ability to carry out their work safely.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “London bus drivers do a vital job, but are putting themselves at risk due to these appalling conditions. Until that happens, strike action will continue and our members at Arriva North London will continue to have the full backing of Unite.”
The union has continued to call on Arriva North London to return to negotiations and reach an agreement that addresses drivers’ concerns.
The dispute has affected passengers using routes operated by Arriva across several parts of London, with commuters advised to check services before travelling during strike periods.
42 Bus Routes Face Little To No Service During Strike Days
The routes expected to experience little to no service during the strike days are:
19, 29, 34, 41, 66, 67, 76, 102, 121, 141, 149, 150, 158, 175, 191, 192, 217, 221, 243, 248, 254, 259, 279, 307, 313, 329, 341, 349, 370, 375, 377, 616, 675, SL1, SL2, W3, W4, W6, N19, N29, N41 and N279.
The affected services include both daytime and night routes, meaning disruption could impact commuters travelling at different times across the London network.
Passengers relying on these routes may need to seek alternative travel options during the strike action.
Unite Calls On Arriva To Return To Negotiations
Unite regional officer Steven Stockwell said the dispute could still be resolved if the company returned to talks with a proposal accepted by drivers.
“There is still time for Arriva to stop this disruptive action, but it relies on it coming back to the table with a deal our members believe will solve the serious problems with conditions once and for all,” Stockwell said.
The union has maintained that strike action will continue until it believes sufficient progress has been made in discussions with the operator.
Passengers Await Further Developments In Arriva Dispute
The latest strike action leaves London passengers waiting for updates as negotiations between Unite and Arriva North London continue.
The affected routes remain scheduled for disruption during the announced strike days, with drivers represented by Unite continuing industrial action over workplace conditions.
