Overview

• TfGM expects around two-thirds of Bee Network buses to be off the road during the stoppage, though services in Bolton and Wigan, some north Manchester routes and the Manchester city-centre free bus will still run.
• The walkout involves roughly 1,000 Stagecoach drivers, about 1,000 Metroline Manchester workers and 110 First Bus Rochdale staff after offers of 3.5% at Stagecoach and Metroline and 6% at First were rejected.
• Bus tickets and passes will be accepted on trams during the strike period, with trams and trains expected to operate as normal.
• Disruption is scheduled from 19 to 22 September, with potential late-night and early-morning impacts on 18 and 23 September, and passengers are advised to allow extra time and avoid peak hours.
• The action coincides with major events including Manchester United vs Chelsea on 20 September and concerts at Co-op Live and the AO Arena, and Unite has also criticized the UK Bus Summit for sidelining workers’ voices, which organizers dispute.