Victorious Arriva bus drivers have thanked the people of Merseyside for keeping them going during their 29-day strike that ended in an historic pay settlement.
On Friday, Arriva drivers formally voted to accept an 11.1% pay increas e after an agreement was reached between the bus company and the GMB and Unite unions on Wednesday. The deal meant that on Thursday there were Arriva buses running on Merseyside roads for the first time since July 20.
It was a gruelling fight for the drivers, who rejected smaller offers in their pursuit of a fair deal against a backdrop of soaring living costs. Now a group of the drivers have spoken of their hard-fought win and thanked the people of Merseyside for continued support during a difficult period for many.
