 Transport strikes are fast becoming an everyday reality for commuters nationwide, from Manchester to London and beyond. Fresh rail strikes have been announced as the dispute over pay and working conditions between the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers and the Rail Delivery Group continues. Local bus services have also seen disruption from strike action. Earlier in the year, one of the bus providers in London, Abellio, ended its dispute with Unite the union after 1,800 workers received an 18% increase in the basic pay rate in what the union described as an 'important pay victory'. Now, Unite has announced that Drivers from both First Manchester and Stagecoach Manchester will strike over August and September. So, when are the strikes and what routes are affected? Here is what you need to know. When are the Manchester bus strikes? According to Transport for Manchester, the Manchester 2023 bus strikes are set to take place on the following dates. First Manchester services (in Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester and Ashton) August 15, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 28 September 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Stagecoach services across Greater Manchester (except in Middleton, Wigan and Leigh) August 14, 25, 26, 27, and 28 September 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 In total, these dates will see possible travel disruption to several high-profile events, including Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds playing at Wythenshawe Park, a Manchester United home game at Old Trafford, August Bank Holiday Weekend, and the return of schools. Which routes are affected by the Manchester bus strikes? First Bus Manchester strikes According to TfM, the following First Bus services will not be running: 57 – Oldham – Shaw – Rushcroft – Heyside – Higginshaw circular – Oldham – Shaw – Rushcroft – Heyside – Higginshaw circular 59 – Piccadilly Gardens – Middleton – Chadderton – Oldham Mumps – Piccadilly Gardens – Middleton – Chadderton){kind=link}
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Transport strikes are fast becoming an everyday reality for commuters nationwide, from Manchester to London and beyond.
Fresh rail strikes have been announced as the dispute over pay and working conditions between the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers and the Rail Delivery Group continues.
Local bus services have also seen disruption from strike action.
Earlier in the year, one of the bus providers in London, Abellio, ended its dispute with Unite the union after 1,800 workers received an 18% increase in the basic pay rate in what the union described as an ‘important pay victory’.