Rapsons bus drivers vote in favour of strike action

The workers voted four to one in favour of a strike

Bus drivers have announced the result of Wednesday's ballot.

Worker's from the T&G voted four to one in favour of strike action over a pay dispute. Drivers at rival company Stagecoach are paid more by £1 an hour. An immediate pay offer has been made, which the workers have now rejected. Further details of any strike action are expected soon.

Meanwhile, Stagecoach drivers in North East England are due to wage a 24hr strike today over pay disputes.

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