Go North East, the largest bus operator in the region, has possibly negotiated with union representatives, preventing a potential 12-week strike set to begin on October 28. The breakthrough in talks positions Go North East’s bus drivers as the highest-paid in the region.
In a landmark offer, hourly rates for drivers are set to reach £14.15, resulting in an annual pay increase of almost £2,700 for those working standard hours—a 10.3% jump. Overtime workers could see raises exceeding £3,000 per year.
