London United bus strike called off

Bus workers have largely called off a strike that was set to disrupt scores of routes in the capital over the coming weekend, Unite the Union has said.

Drivers, engineers, and controllers on about 60 bus routes in northeast and southwest London had been due to take industrial action from 05 00 (5 a.m.) on Friday 12th September until the evening of Sunday 17th September.

Members of Unite the Union have been involved in a dispute over pay and conditions with their employers — London United and London Transit.

Yesterday, the majority of workers due to strike — London United employees — accepted a pay offer and cancelled their planned walkout, Unite the Union confirmed.