Overview

• Industrial action at Stagecoach Manchester and First Bus Rochdale from September 30 to October 2 has been paused while Unite ballots members on new deals.
• Metroline Manchester staff are considering an offer today, with a decision pending on whether their walkout will also be suspended.
• TfGM expects most Bee Network services to run this week and advises passengers to check for the latest service updates before traveling.
• Earlier offers rejected by workers included 3.5% at Stagecoach and Metroline and 6% at First Rochdale, and Stagecoach now cites an almost 9% rise by April 2026 in its revised proposal.
• The last strike round from September 19 to 22 canceled about two-thirds of buses, and six additional October strike dates announced by Unite have not yet been withdrawn.