Dispute over number of drivers on strike

» The two sides in Bristol’s four-day bus strike appeared deadlocked on the second day of the dispute, which has seen 16 different bus routes cancelled completely and a scaled back service on routes across the city.

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The second day of the strike saw up to 600 drivers again walk out and man picket lines at two depots - Lawrence Hill and Hengrove - disrupting services on CityLines routes across Bristol.

But with no talks imminent or planned to end the dispute, First Bus bosses and union reps are now disputing the impact of the strike on Bristol.

First Bus boss Doug Claringbold said he was ‘pleased to say’ that more drivers have ‘started to return to work’, hinting that the strike could peter out if drivers decide to cross the picket lines.