Bus strikes are underway impacting dozens of routes across West and South West London with drivers, engineers and controllers at London United and London Transit taking action over 'low pay and awful conditions'. Some 2,000 bus workers in London have walked out today (Friday, August 29) until 5am on Saturday, August 30, and are due to strike again from 5am on Monday, September 1 until 5am on Tuesday, September 2.
Drivers, engineers and controllers at London United and London Transit, both linked to parent company First Bus London, are among those striking across the country with 7,500 in total taking part . London bus routes from eight depots are being hit by the strikes, these being: Fulwell, Hounslow , Hounslow Heath, Park Royal, Shepherd's Bush , Stamford Brook, Tolworth and