Doncaster bus strike next week suspended after pay talks

Action by drivers at First South Yorkshire has been called off to allow them to vote on a new offer.

Industrial action by around 230 bus drivers at First South Yorkshire has been suspended, following negotiations between Unite, conciliatory service Acas and the company.

Doncaster drivers were set to walk out next week, from Wednesday (6 May)  in an ongoing pay dispute where they were seeking pay parity with Sheffield-based workers at the same bus company.

However, all further strike action now been halted to allow the drivers to vote on a new offer.

Unite regional officer Christian Ratcliffe said: "After talks, we have paused upcoming strikes to allow our members to have their say on the deal."