Why is Stagecoach going on strike?
Why is Stagecoach going on strike? On 1 October, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire bus drivers in Lancashire voted in favour of strike action, planning days of strikes on 14, 16, and 22 October, amid concerns of driver shortages caused by low pay.
Why are Stagecoach drivers going on strike?
On 1 October, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire bus drivers in Lancashire voted in favour of strike action, planning days of strikes on 14, 16, and 22 October, amid concerns of driver shortages caused by low pay.
Has Stagecoach bus company been taken over?
GERMAN infrastructure investor DWS has won the takeover battle for Stagecoach, writes Scott Wright.
What did Stagecoach drivers do?
Stagecoach drivers were among the most celebrated figures of the Old West. They commanded their horse-drawn wooden coaches, packed with passengers and freight, for dozens of miles a day along rough, rugged roads up and down the California coast.
What has happened to Stagecoach?
Stagecoach opts for rival takeover in blow to National Express merger plan. The British bus operator Stagecoach has dropped its support for a £1.9bn merger with National Express, instead agreeing to be taken over by a big German infrastructure fund in a £595m deal.
Is Stagecoach in trouble?
Stagecoach, which a decade back looked to swallow up National Express, now is set to be subsumed by its rival. The turnaround in its fortunes has been influenced by foreign ventures, and the pandemic has magnified all of its problems.
What happens if your card declines Stagecoach?
Unfortunately, if your card is declined you can't use it on our buses for 45 days. That's because the card will be blocked within Stagecoach.
Why did the Stagecoach end?
Decline and evolution. The development of railways in the 1830s spelled the end for stagecoaches and mail coaches. The first rail delivery between Liverpool and Manchester took place on 11 November 1830. By the early 1840s most London-based coaches had been withdrawn from service.
Can you still travel during a train strike?
Most importantly, know that it is possible to travel on strike days. Trains run on some routes, and your rights to compensation and help in the event of disruption aren't any different. If there's a train scheduled to run, go ahead and catch it!
What replaced the Stagecoach?
The stagecoaches were largely replaced by the railroad in the East by the middle of the 19th century. The stagecoach, however, remained important for transportation in rural areas. Most isolated villages and hamlets were connected to the rail head and to the market place by the stagecoach until the 20th century.
Are Amtrak on strike?
Is Amtrak striking? No. “The negotiations do not involve Amtrak or the Amtrak workforce,” Amtrak said in a statement earlier this week.
Has the Stagecoach strike been Cancelled?
Strikes by 350 Stagecoach bus drivers in Warwickshire have been cancelled after the workers accepted an improved pay offer, Unite, the UK's leading union, said today (Thursday).