Arriva North West Industrial Action Suspended

Wednesday, 17 August 2022 13:33

Latest statement from Arriva, following a further improved offer and confirmation of strike action being suspended.

Arriva North West is today able to confirm that following ongoing discussions in recent weeks, all parties have come to an agreement on an unprecedented pay deal for Arriva North West drivers.

Following a meeting today, in which the agreement was reached, Unions will now take this recommended offer to our colleagues.

Furthermore, it has also been agreed that industrial action across Cheshire, Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside will be suspended from 3am on Thursday 18^th August and all parties will now work together to progress the pay offer.

Arriva would like to thank our customers across the North West region, for your continued patience in recent weeks, during the extremely challenging Strike period. Timetable and Journey information, for Arriva North West services returning on Thursday 18^th August can be found online at arrivabus.co.uk and via the Arriva journey planning.

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