Three new strike dates affecting Manchester's Bee Network bus service were announced on Tuesday by a union.

Unite, the union representing workers in passenger transport, said its members have voted to take additional strike action from September 30 to October 2. It comes on top of indutrial action due to start this week.

As reported, bus passengers are set to face major disruption later this week with strikes affecting two-thirds of services in Greater Manchester. More than 2,000 members of Unite who work under the Bee Network are set to walk out in a co-ordinated strike over pay.

The strikes mean some services - including schools buses - will not run, with all boroughs except Bolton and Wigan set to be affected.

Staff at three Bee Network bus operators - First, Metroline and Sta

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