Unite national officer for passenger transport Bobby Morton said: “The survey lays bare the shortage of bus drivers in the UK.
The union said bus drivers’ pay has been its the top industrial issue in recent months, leading to a number of disputes.
Unite said almost half of those surveyed revealed that their garage had lost between 20 and 40 drivers, while a fifth said it was more. “Unite’s campaign fighting for a better deal on jobs pay and conditions includes action to get better pay for bus drivers across the UK.” “If this isn’t swiftly addressed, shortages will only get worse. “Bus companies have got to stop trying to sweep driver shortages under the carpet and start tackling the fundamental problems in the industry. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This survey reveals that bus drivers are leaving the industry in droves due to low pay, poor working conditions and long hours. The union said its study paints a “highly disturbing” picture for passengers. Unite said a survey of 500 of its activists working throughout the UK indicated there are driver shortages at 99% of bus garages.įour out of five respondents said vacancies have increased since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Shortages of bus drivers are far higher than previously indicated as workers leave because of low pay and long hours, new research suggests.
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