Strike Action

[hlliwmai]

Anyone know if the meetings between unite and nx has happened today

I would say so... NOW hopefully this is the end of all this misery! https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/national-express-offer-162-drivers-26543578?

[Ginger66]

As much as I don't want the fares to increase , it's is about time they was to go up witg increase in petrol and parts etc

But passenger numbers are falling and if fares go up passengers numbers will fall even more which means West Midlands Travel won't need as many drivers meaning job losses and longer waiting between buses arriving at stops and could lead to garage closures and selling of buses.

[Kevin_Brum12]

This has posted on the Birmingham Mail blog. 

Impression is both sides have come to their senses.  Normal services tomorrow?

[Coventrybususer95]

This has posted on the Birmingham Mail blog. 

Impression is both sides have come to their senses.  Normal services tomorrow?

They need to vote on it right so if they accept it should be somewhat normal monday

[Rachvince53]

This has posted on the Birmingham Mail blog. 

Impression is both sides have come to their senses.  Normal services tomorrow?

No, the strike will continue tomorrow and Saturday while the deal is voted on. If accepted, then possibly Sunday but more likely Monday normal services will resume.

[Straightlines]

But passenger numbers are falling and if fares go up passengers numbers will fall even more which means West Midlands Travel won't need as many drivers meaning job losses and longer waiting between buses arriving at stops and could lead to garage closures and selling of buses.

That penny is yet to drop in certain quarters...

[metrocity]

No, the strike will continue tomorrow and Saturday while the deal is voted on. If accepted, then possibly Sunday but more likely Monday normal services will resume.

Service cuts and PVR reductions to follow 70 days from Monday then ?

[Coventrybususer95]

Service cuts and PVR reductions to follow 70 days from Monday then ?

If the srikes continues i won't be surprised 

[Ginger66]

I think it will be too close to call when drivers vote either this weekend or early next week.

If Coventry garage was happy last time I can see the whole garage been satisfied this time.

[Ginger66]

Friend just caught a taxi from West Bromwich to Friar Park Uber charged £15.00

These firms are ripping off passengers

[Coventrybususer95]

Friend just caught a taxi from West Bromwich to Friar Park Uber charged £15.00

These firms are ripping off passengers

Uber is not fixed fare like unlike taxis

[PB2938]

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/national-express-offer-162-drivers-26543578.amp

If revised deal accepted normal service should resume next week

[j789]

Is it unreasonable to expect those striking drivers who plan to accept this deal on Saturday to turn up to work tomorrow as normal? I certainly don't think so. After all, they have a deal they are happy with so no need to continue striking.

This would go a long way to building bridges with passengers too as it would be good press to go back to work on mass tomorrow now they have a workable offer. Also, I'm sure this may go somewhat to rebuilding relations with both sides at NX with a bit of give or take.

I hope common sense prevails now and a decent service can be offered tomorrow and for the weekend and then back to normal on Monday.

[Stu]

I think it will be too close to call when drivers vote either this weekend or early next week.

If Coventry garage was happy last time I can see the whole garage been satisfied this time.

Anyone who votes against this deal seriously needs their head looking at.

If the 32% of drivers who didn't bother to vote last weekend turn up this time, it should be an easy win.

[karl724223]

Voting is Friday and Saturday closing at 12.00 on Saturday then counting will take place if a yes vote drivers will probably return to work Sunday
With a higher inflation rate meaning higher mortgages more drivers will probably vote yes to go back to work
This is my personal opinion