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Three-Day Bee Network Bus Strike Next Week to Cancel About Two-Thirds of Services

Unite drivers at Stagecoach, Metroline, First Rochdale plan coordinated action over pay.

Overview

  • Strikes are scheduled from Tuesday 30 September to Thursday 2 October, with knock-on effects possible in the early hours of Friday 3 October.
  • Transport for Greater Manchester says trams and trains will run as normal, with Bee Network bus tickets valid for travel on rail and Metrolink during the action.
  • More than 2,000 drivers are taking part, affecting routes across Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Trafford.
  • Services in Bolton and Wigan are set to operate as usual, alongside some routes in north Manchester and the free city-centre bus.
  • Five Bury routes will not run during the stoppage: 433, 461, 467, 468 and 469, with alternative options available including Blackburn Bus Company services.