Bus drivers reject proposal

Drivers at Dublin Bus have rejected Labour Court proposals for a company cost savings plan, raising the prospect of a repeat of the strike action which hit thousands of commuters at the start of this month.

Siptu drivers voted 72% against accepting the proposals to change their terms of employment. The outcome in the National Bus and Rail Union was 67% to 33%.

In the face of an accumulated deficit of €52.2m at the end of 2012, Dublin Bus has been seeking €11.7m in efficiencies.