Strikes loom over bus route privatisation plan

A national bus strike has taken a step closer with the two largest driver unions in Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus to ballot their members for action over the potential privatisation of up to 10% of bus routes.

Following the decision of the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) earlier this week, Siptu confirmed it is to begin balloting its driver members in the two bus companies for strike action from next week.

The decision comes as talks with the Department of Transport, the National Transport Authority, and the companies at the Labour Relations Commission broke down on Monday.