A long-running strike of Arriva bus drivers will continue today, with hope that new pay talks could finally bring it to an end.
This is the 17th straight day of the strike, which has left large parts of the region without access to local public transport.. The ECHO understands there will be fresh talks today with the hope of finding some form of resolution that will get buses back on the streets of Merseyside.
While the strikes have widespread public support in the region, many are now feeling the impact. Some areas of Merseyside are only served by Arriva services, with no rail stations nearby. People have reported paying out large sums to get taxis to and from work over the course of the strike.
