An ongoing bus strike is affecting several routes in London, as drivers and other staff walk out over pay.
The industrial action has affected seven Transport for London (TfL) routes – 13, 23, 31, N31, 218, 295 and 452 in west, north west and south west London.
All are run by London Transit, a subsidiary of First Bus, out of Westbourne Park garage.
The first walkout began at 5am on Friday and ran until 5am on Saturday.
The second, will start at 5am on Monday (November 17) and last until 5am on Wednesday (November 19).
While the third is due to last 72 hours, running from Wednesday November 26 until 5am on Saturday November 29.
TfL said there would be little to no service on the affected routes.
Those striking are members of Unite union, who argue that a pay offermade by First Bus is ‘below inflation’.
Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham said: ‘This is disgraceful behaviour from a company making millions from London bus passengers. It shows an utter disregard for its workers and the hard work they do day in, day out.
‘Our members won’t stand for such behaviour and Unite will back them all the way in this dispute with a company that has a history of anti-worker behaviour.’
A First Bus London spokesperson told the Evening Standard that their offer was above inflation, and also included back pay.
They added that the firm was disappointed talks with Unite have broken down ‘despite our continued efforts to reach a fair and reasonable agreement, including an above-inflation pay offer with full back pay for all employees’.
‘We urge Unite to re-engage in meaningful discussions so we can reach a resolution and end the ongoing disruption, which causes inconvenience for passengers and loss of earnings for our employees.’
More than 350 London Transit workers, including drivers, engineers and store staff, have rejected First Bus London’s pay offer, according to Unite.
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They also went on strike for four days earlier this year.
Staff from sister firm London United were previously also involved in the strike.
A planned strike in September, set to impact London United operated routes across London, was largely called off.
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