Arriva bus drivers in County Durham are going on strike over pay. here’s some articles on the issue:

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/arriva-claim-bus-drivers-poorly-15625321

https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/more-than-600-arriva-bus-drivers-to-go-on-week-long-strike-over-pay-dispute-1-9519435

We have held meetings with Arriva over the problems with services in our area, particularly in Newton Hall and will continue to push for action to address various issues causing problems with the service. We hope the strike can be called off so that residents are not adversely affected. Let us know how this affects you next week.