Hope talks will avert school bus strike
More than 200 school bus drivers, who are members of SIPTU, have served notice for limited industrial action in protest over pay and conditions.
The part-time drivers claim they are among the lowest-paid workers in the public transport and education sectors, with hourly rates of €11.66. They are also protesting at not being allowed the same entitlements to pensions, sick pay and other benefits as other Bus Éireann drivers.