Commuters in Melbourne’s north are being told to brace themselves for severe disruptions today (May 6) as 1500 bus drivers walk off the job over pay and working conditions.
The Transport Workers Union is attempting to negotiate new enterprise agreements with two of the state’s public transport operators, Dyson in Bundoora and Ventura.
The 24-hour strike began Friday morning and will affect Melbourne’s north-east, east and south, including some school buses and routes and some school services may not operate.
Affected suburbs in Melbourne’s north include Mernda, Craigieburn, Wollert, Epping, Whittlesea, South Morang, Donnybrook, Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Roxburgh Park, Thomastown and Lalor.
All department of education specialist school buses and night buses will run as normal, as will regional services.
Passengers are being advised to seek alternate travel arrangements.
For a full and comprehensive list of canceled/delayed bus services, www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/industrial-action-set-to-disrupt-bus-services/.
