Bus Driver Shortages 2022-03-17
2022-03-17
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Bus drivers kept essential services running during the pandemic but now face reduced pay and poor working conditions, leading to a significant shortage of drivers.
During the pandemic, bus drivers worked tirelessly at risk to their health. Now many face reduced pay and poor conditions, with employers using fire-and-rehire tactics. As a result, drivers are leaving in droves due to these issues. What steps is the Government taking to improve pay and conditions for bus drivers and address this shortage?
I join in paying tribute to bus drivers who worked throughout the pandemic. The Government provided £1.7 billion funding for local buses during this period. We do not intervene on pay levels in private businesses except setting national minimum wage and living wage.
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Specific measures to improve pay and conditions of bus drivers, encouragement strategies to join the industry
We Do Not Intervene On Pay Levels In Private Businesses
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During the pandemic, bus drivers worked under considerable risk to health. Now facing reduced pay and conditions, many are leaving due to fire-and-rehire tactics by employers.
Bus drivers worked tirelessly during the pandemic but now face reduced pay and poor working conditions leading to a mass exodus from the industry. What steps is the Government taking to improve their pay and conditions and address this critical shortage?
Similarly, my grandfather was a bus driver so I stand in solidarity with them. The Government has supported buses with record funding, doubling it compared to previous spending reviews. We also announced an additional six months of the covid-19 support package for £150 million.
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Specific measures to improve pay and conditions, encouragement strategies
We Do Not Intervene On Pay Levels In Private Businesses
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During the pandemic, bus drivers faced considerable health risks to keep vital services running. Now a Unite survey reports that 99% of garages face driver shortages due to low pay and poor conditions.
Bus drivers worked tirelessly during the pandemic but now facing reduced pay and poor working conditions leading to a mass exodus from the industry. What steps will be taken by operators to reward these efforts and improve conditions?
My grandfather was a bus driver, so I stand in solidarity with them. The Government has supported buses with record funding, doubling it compared to previous spending reviews. We also announced an additional six months of the covid-19 support package for £150 million.
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Specific measures by operators to improve pay and conditions
We Do Not Intervene On Pay Levels In Private Businesses
Response accuracy