Bus strikes in Merseyside look set to continue with talks breaking down again between Arriva and trade unions.
Today marks the 22nd day of continuous industrial action in which there have been no Arriva buses available anywhere on Merseyside. Arriva drivers and staff first walked out on July 20 in a row over pay and conditions.
Today the GMB union - which along with Unite - represents some of the Arriva drivers, said talks have broken down once again and slammed the bus operator over what it described as a 'pitiful' pay offer during the latest negotiations.
