"A total of 300 drivers will walk out, with Unite saying that the dispute is over fatigue. Drivers at the Bow bus garage are allegedly being made to cover long distances without adequate breaks, while not having sufficient time to recuperate between shifts. Unite says this can not only cause fatigue, but increases the risk of accidents."
"The newly announced strikes are part of a dispute between bus drivers - represented by Unite - and the East London Bus & Coach Company, which is part of Stagecoach. A total of 300 drivers will walk out, with Unite alleging that drivers at the Bow garage are suffering from fatigue due to long-distance shifts without adequate breaks."
A four-day strike by 300 bus drivers at East London Bus & Coach Company (Stagecoach) will disrupt seven bus routes from Thursday March 19 through Sunday March 22, 2026. The strike, organized by Unite union, stems from a dispute over driver fatigue and working conditions at the Bow garage. Drivers claim they are required to cover long distances without adequate breaks and lack sufficient recovery time between shifts. Unite argues these conditions increase accident risks and driver fatigue. Services will be impacted from 5am on March 19 until 5am on Monday March 23. This action follows recent announcements of London Underground strikes scheduled for March through May 2026.
Read at Time Out London
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