Bus worker strikes in Beds, Bucks and Herts called off

More than 800 bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and shunters across the South-East of England were due to strike over this month and next.

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 19th Sep 2025

Unite bus workers at Arriva in Beds Bucks and Herts have called off strike action.

Over 800 bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and shunters across the South-East of England are celebrating a pay victory from their employer Arriva.

Unite members have won a new pay award that will see their pay increase up to 5.8 per cent dependent on role.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "This shows the strength of workers and the power of the union movement. Unite is the winning trade union and is putting more money into the pockets of our members."

Strikes that had been due to take place throughout September and October have now been cancelled.

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