Bus drivers want more money

Bus drivers are pushing for a pay rise and fewer working hours in their first city-wide demands since privatisation. The Unite union said wages varied from £20,000 to £28,000 from company to company. Regional industrial organiser Peter Kavanagh said drivers wanted a pay rise to at least £30,000 and maximum driving shifts of 10 hours a day.

12:02, 04 Mar 2008 by Matthew Rees