Some striking Dublin Bus drivers return to work

Dublin Bus says a significant number of drivers based in Clontarf have returned to work after earlier joining a stoppage that has severely disrupted public transport in the capital this morning.

Drivers from the Clontarf depot joined their Harristown-based colleagues in mounting an unofficial protest against cost-cutting measures that were due to come into force over the weekend.

The row began in Harristown yesterday when a driver was suspended for refusing to co-operate with changes on the 128 bus route.

His colleagues went on strike as a result.

The action continued this morning, with Clontarf drivers joining the stoppage, forcing the company to cancel services on around 30 routes.

Dublin Bus says a significant number of drivers have now returned to work in Clontarf, but it is unclear how this will affect services.

A spokesman for the drivers has claimed the company didn't allow enough time for talks on the work changes.

Dublin Bus, however, says the reforms will be implemented and drivers involved in today's protest will not be paid.