Overview

• More than 2,000 Unite members at Stagecoach, Metroline Manchester and First Bus Rochdale will walk out in coordinated action.
• Stagecoach and Metroline drivers turned down 3.5% pay offers, while 110 First Bus Rochdale members rejected a 6% deal viewed as insufficient.
• Services based at depots in Oldham, Stockport, Middleton, Sharston, Hyde Road, Ashton and Wythenshawe are expected to be hit across the four days.
• Unite warns of severe disruption to weekend travel, with potential impacts on events including Manchester United v Chelsea at Old Trafford, Peter Kay at AO Arena and Tom Grennan at Co‑op Live.
• First Bus Rochdale says it is disappointed and argues its 6% offer is above inflation, TfGM says operators are responsible for pay and is monitoring, and Unite says it remains open to talks.